We hold the highest quality rating possible from New Zealand's education authority. This isn't just a badge - it's proof that our educational delivery and self-assessment meet the strictest standards.
Why study with us?
Your dream job could be your next move. We'll help you leap from potential to a stable career in sectors New Zealand will always need.
Learning for every stage of your career
For more than 30 years, we've been turning abilities and interests into the skills employers need.
Industry-first approach
Our courses aren’t from dusty textbooks, they’re designed in partnership with industry experts.
Real-world environments
Our facilities reflect real-world workplaces, from fully-equipped healthcare scenarios to professional kitchens and salon stations.
Flexible study options
A choice of in person, online and blended learning environments ensures nothing stands in the way of your next career step.
Real-world training. Real results.
Whether you're drawn to healthcare, hospitality, business or another field, we'll help you turn your commitment into expertise that employers want. At Skills Institute, you're seen, heard and supported. Your tutors know your name; they know your backstory, challenges and aspirations – and they're genuinely excited when you succeed.
Reasons to choose Skills Institute
What sets us apart in New Zealand vocational training.
NZQA Category 1 rating
30+ years of results
Born from the merger of Skills Ignite and Skills Premier, we've been placing graduates in meaningful careers for over three decades. Our alumni work across 23 different industries and their success stories speak for themselves.
Expert tutors who've been there, done that
Your tutors don't just teach - they're industry professionals who've worked in the fields they teach, bringing current workplace knowledge directly to your learning experience.
Employment-focused outcomes
We track what matters: employment rates. Our courses target industries with reliable job demand because getting qualified is only half the story - getting hired is what counts.
Comprehensive student support
From the moment you enrol until after you graduate, we're with you all the way. Our academic support, career guidance and job placement assistance is your head start.
Modern facilities and equipment
When you're training in healthcare, hospitality or any of our vocational programmes, you're using the same tools you'll work with in your eventual job - a significant career advantage.
Alumni working across 23 industries
Our graduates don't just find jobs, they build careers across diverse sectors. Their success stories demonstrate the lasting value of Skills Institute qualifications in the real world.