Who we are
NZ School of Vocational Education and Training
We are located in the heart of Auckland CBD. We have successfully run our sister school, the NZ School of Radio for the past 12 years and wanted to extend our experience into an area that needed it. We saw the current shortage of skilled health care workers in New Zealand and were excited to be in a position to meet this need by offering Nationally recognised training in this area.
What makes us different and enables us to stand out is that we are a boutique school, training a small number of students each year, therefore giving you a more personalised experience.
Our staff care about people. To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honours, and this starts with quality training.
When you come and study with us - you become part of our whānau, where we genuinely care about you, your needs and your future career-you’re not just a number, and you won’t get lost in the crowd.
Our vision
To be one of the top providers of skilled employees to the aged care and healthcare sectors, by offering students current industry knowledge and proficiency in order for them to demonstrate excellence, integrity, show respect and uphold the dignity of the older person when providing care, thus supporting the older person to live a longer, happier, healthier and more independent life.
Our mission
To develop knowledgeable, skilled, compassionate and empathic students who practice person-centred care through high-level theoretical and practical education.
Our Treaty commitment
The New Zealand School of Vocational Education and Training is committed to operating under the conditions and principles outlined in Te Tiriti o Waitangi - The Treaty of Waitangi in everything we do.
Our purpose
In a world dominated by an ageing society, the demand for the provision of care that older people expect and deserve is rapidly outstripping current support staff numbers and ability. The New Zealand School of Vocational Education and Trainings purpose is to meet that demand and, by extending Health Care Assistant knowledge and skills, to optimise the standard of care received by aged people in New Zealand.
New Zealand School of Vocational Education and Training is built on a value system that holds caring, respect and knowledge at its core. As a training organisation we provide leadership in health care support by:
Collaborating with stakeholders – aged care providers, health care agencies, sector organisations, peak bodies, and students
Identifying training needs – present and future
Programme development – actively developing and sharing innovative, high-quality training programmes
Demonstrating best practice across the sector