New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Step into the fast-paced world of technology with the New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5*) with strands in Infrastructure and Technical Support, or Software Development.
Build a strong foundation in essential areas like systems maintenance, database administration, programming, business analysis, and project work to develop the skills employers value.
Programme outline
Learn from passionate tutors who are technical specialists and experienced IT practitioners, bringing real industry insight into the classroom. Their expertise ensures your learning stays current, practical, and aligned with what employers are looking for—so you’re not just studying IT, you’re learning how it works in the real world. Combined with strong industry engagement, you’ll benefit from teaching that reflects today’s technologies and tomorrow’s trends.
Career options
Graduates of the Infrastructure and Technical Support strand will have the skills and knowledge to work in roles such as computer technician, help desk and technical support officer, entry-level network administrator or network engineer, and applications support analyst roles.
Graduates of the Software Development strand will have the skills and knowledge to work in entry-level roles in organisations involved in developing or customising web-based/software solutions.
Entry requirements
Under 20
NCEA Level 2 or 3, including Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy, or New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4), equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
Over 20
If you’re 20 years or over, you may qualify for special admission on this programme. Contact us if you don’t meet the entry criteria as provided on the Under 20 information.
International Students
IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here.
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions. International ākonga study grants are available. Contact: [email protected] for eligibility details.
About the provider
Whitireia and WelTec have a history of over 100 years of
vocational education delivery. We are proud stewards of our whakapapa, owning
our collective histories and aspirations for the future through acknowledging
people, place, culture, and values.
Whitireia and WelTec is known for our high student success rates and culturally diverse ākonga. Every year we train over 8,000 ākonga who study at one of our campuses across Porirua and Petone. Our highly skilled staff will be with you every step of your journey, providing the best possible learning environment. We enable learners from every stage of life – school leavers, university graduates, those preparing to reenter the workforce and those wanting to retrain or upskill. Our learning environments are open and ready to welcome you all.
More and more New Zealanders are choosing a local study pathway through dedicated vocational education providers to gain the qualifications they need to get ahead and into their dream job. We offer a range of programmes of study at certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills to pursue their career goals.
We are known for our Ahureitanga (distinctiveness), and we have special relationships with Iwi mana whenua as our campuses are in their rohe: Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.
Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa Rangatira. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, we will lead and illuminate our communities through vocational education.