Most students at New Zealand Management Academies, better known as NZMA, want a job at the end of it rather than a research career. The private training establishment teaches short, practical diplomas in cookery, hospitality, business and health, with its main campuses in Auckland. Much of the learning happens in training kitchens and practice restaurants.
Auckland, New Zealand
Official website: nzma.ac.nz
Private training establishment (PTE)
NZQA-approved diplomas and certificates
Auckland
NZ$20,000 – NZ$26,000
International students, diplomas and certificates
NZ$20,000 – NZ$25,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on nzma.ac.nz before you apply.
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4)
CertificateDuration
6 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Commercial training kitchens and practice restaurants.
Short, job-focused diplomas.
Auckland campuses close to hospitality employers.
Cookery and hospitality graduates work in Auckland restaurants, cafés and hotels.
Health graduates move into care and support roles.
Post-study work rights depend on your qualification's level and length, so check before enrolling.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Not offered
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Not offered
Auckland spreads across volcanic cones and two harbours. Ferries run from downtown to Devonport and Waiheke Island, and beaches are never far.
It's New Zealand's most expensive city. Most students share houses and rely on buses and trains, since parking costs add up.
Offer of place from NZMA
Proof of NZD 20,000 per year
Tuition fee receipt or evidence
Medical and chest X-ray certificates
Police certificate, if required
Passport valid three months beyond stay
NZMA takes applications all year. Apply at least three months before your start date so there's time for the student visa.
NZMA runs several intakes a year. February and July are the most common for international students.
You'll apply online to Immigration New Zealand for a Fee Paying Student Visa. Budget time for the chest X-ray and medical, which some nationalities need.
Cookery, hospitality management, business and health diplomas are popular. Entry usually needs a finished secondary education, with IELTS 5.5 for most diplomas and 6.0 for higher levels.
Scholarships are occasional. Ask NZMA directly about current fee offers for international students.
