New Zealand Skills and Education College

What New Zealand Skills and Education College does

New Zealand Skills and Education College (NZSE), operating under parent New Zealand Skills and Education Group (NZSEG), is a privately held tertiary education provider incorporated in New Zealand circa 2002 and founded by Brijesh Sethi, now chaired by him with Wendy Liao as Group CEO. The institution delivers NZQA-accredited programmes across five schools — Business Technologies, Education, Engineering, Health, and Tertiary Pathways (including ATC Military Prep) — spanning Levels 2 through 9, from foundation certificates to the first Master's cohorts launching in 2026. It is the sole Private Training Establishment provider of the NZ Diploma in Engineering (Electronics Engineering Strand) under Dublin Accord accreditation, and the first provider to deliver ECE Level 4 taught and assessed in Mandarin.

The business operates five campuses across the upper North Island (Auckland CBD, New Lynn, Manukau, Hamilton, and Tauranga), supplemented by online and blended delivery through the Canvas LMS, with a fully owned subsidiary, Seafield School of English, addressing English-language preparation for international learners. Revenue is generated from four streams: domestic tuition (NZD $6,153–$9,918 per year for diplomas), international tuition (NZD $20,000–$35,500 per programme), government subsidies including the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) and Youth Guarantee for eligible programmes, and a structured scholarship programme (full scholarships for Graduate Diploma in Teaching and IT Technical Support; 50% for Engineering). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website, campus visits, course advisors, and an active international recruitment motion, with a secondary B2B channel through SENZ and Workbridge community partnerships and employer upskilling arrangements.

The model relies on a deep industry partnership network spanning healthcare (Healthcare NZ, Geneva Healthcare, MedCall, NZ Aged Care Association, Ultimate Care Group), telecommunications and IT (Fujitsu, 2degrees, Vocus, Vista Group, Slingshot, Wireless Nation, New Era Technology), and certification bodies (CompTIA, EC-Council, LanguageCert), with academic articulation into AUT and Massey University. Recent inorganic activity includes Edvance joining NZSEG in June 2024 and a new campus opened by Prime Minister Luxon in September 2025, alongside a 2025–2026 product pipeline covering Youth Work, additional Health programmes, Master's degrees, Graduate Diplomas in Teaching, and approved China joint programmes.

Name

New Zealand Skills and Education College

Legal name

New Zealand Skills and Education Group

Website

https://nzse.ac.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NZSE College is a New Zealand private tertiary education provider delivering NZQA-accredited programmes from Level 2 through Level 9 across business technologies, engineering, health, education, and military preparation, operating five North Island campuses and serving domestic and international students through blended online and in-person delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Tertiary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Tertiary education
• Vocational training
• Business technology programmes
• Healthcare education
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: Domestic students pay tuition fees for NZQA-accredited programmes ranging from Level 2 to Level 9. Fees vary by programme level and duration.
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay higher tuition fees (e.g., Engineering Level 6 at NZD $23,000, IT Technical Support Level 5 at NZD $20,000) with special regional pricing available.
3. Government Funding and Subsidies: Some programmes are fully funded under government schemes such as TTAF (Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund) and Youth Guarantee scheme.
4. Scholarships: NZSE offers scholarships including full scholarships for Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) and IT Technical Support programmes, and 50% scholarships for Engineering programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NZSE College is a private tertiary education provider delivering NZQA-accredited programmes from foundation (Level 2) through Master's (Level 9) across five schools: Business Technologies (IT, data analytics, business intelligence), Education (ECE, youth work, teaching), Engineering (electronics), Health (wellbeing, pharmacy, community healthcare), and Tertiary Pathways (foundation skills, military prep). The college serves both domestic and international students across five North Island campuses with in-person, blended, and online delivery via Canvas LMS.

Product overview

NZSE College operates as a multi-school tertiary education provider offering five distinct programme areas: Business Technologies (IT, data analytics, business intelligence at Levels 5-9), Education (early childhood, youth work, teaching at Levels 4-7), Engineering (electronics at Level 6), Health (wellbeing to postgraduate at Levels 3-8), and Tertiary Pathways (foundation skills and hospitality at Levels 2-4), plus ATC Military Prep. The institution uses Canvas LMS for online delivery. NZSE is the sole PTE provider of the NZ Diploma in Engineering (Electronics) and the first to deliver ECE Level 4 in Mandarin. Programmes range from certificates through to master's degrees, with pathways articulation agreements with AUT and Massey University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Technologies Programme Comprehensive programme offering NZQA-accredited qualifications in IT, data analytics, and business intelligence from Level 5 certificate to Level 9 master's degree, designed for domestic and international students pursuing careers in technology and business.
• Education Programme Early childhood education, youth work, and teaching qualifications from Level 4 certificate to Level 7 graduate diploma, including the first ECE Level 4 delivered in Mandarin. Designed for aspiring educators and youth workers.
• Engineering Programme Electronics engineering diploma (Level 6) - the only Private Training Establishment provider of the NZ Diploma in Engineering (Electronics Engineering Strand), with Dublin Accord international accreditation.
• Health Programme Health and wellbeing qualifications from Level 3 certificate to Level 8 postgraduate diploma, including pharmacy technician and community healthcare pathways with VR/AI training components. Designed for aspiring healthcare professionals.
• Tertiary Pathways Programme Foundation skills certificates (Levels 2-4) and hospitality programmes providing entry-level educational pathways for school leavers and career changers.
• ATC Military Prep Programme Military preparation and uniformed services training including Level 2 foundation and Level 3 certificates in uniformed services and security, preparing students for military and security careers.
• New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 5) Level 5 youth work qualification providing skills for those pursuing careers working with young people. Launched September 2025.
• Graduate Diplomas in Teaching Graduate Diploma teaching programmes launching May 2026 designed to address the STEM teacher shortage in New Zealand, with intensive training and pathway to teacher registration.
• Master's Degree Programmes Master's degree programmes with the first cohort launching April 2026, marking NZSE's expansion into Level 9 postgraduate education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of graduates with practical work experience and industry connections
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EdvanceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2024Edvance joined NZSEG to enhance access to bespoke training programmes, expanding NZSEG's educational impact.
• WorkbridgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 August 2022Partnership to support learners facing barriers to employment. Workbridge connects job seekers with disabilities to employment opportunities, complementing NZSEG's commitment to the Disability Action Plan.
• SENZ (Style EQNZ Charitable Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2021Partnership to help Pacific students build better futures. SENZ identifies Pacific heritage NEET clients aged 15+ and refers them to NZSE, providing financial support, mentoring, and coaching support for one year after graduation.
• VocusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications and network services partner providing industry insights and potential employment pathways for IT students.
• Vista GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partner offering industry exposure and potential internship opportunities for students.
• Ultimate Care GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAged care provider partner for Health programme work placements and graduate employment.
• SlingshotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecom partner offering industry experience and potential employment for telecommunications students.
• New Zealand Aged Care AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak industry body for aged care, providing industry endorsement and employment pathways for Health graduates.
• Wireless NationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWireless technology partner providing networking expertise and potential employment pathways.
• MedCallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare technology partner supporting Health programme students with industry insights.
• Healthcare New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare provider offering clinical placements and graduate employment for Health students.
• Geneva HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare services partner providing work experience and employment pathways.
• CartersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail partner offering employment opportunities for business students.
• AdeccominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecruitment agency partner facilitating graduate employment and internship placements.
• 2degreesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecommunications partner providing industry connections for IT and networking students.
• Auckland University of Technology (AUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic pathway partner allowing cross-crediting of qualifications (60-120 credits) into university bachelor's degrees.
• Massey UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic pathway partner providing credit transfer opportunities into university programmes.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIT certification partner providing preparation for industry certifications including A+, Network+, Security+, and others.
• QTI (Quality Tertiary Education)coreOthersQuality assurance membership organisation supporting tertiary education standards.
• NZTechminorOthersTechnology industry association membership for IT sector connections and advocacy.
• Institute of IT ProfessionalsminorOthersProfessional body membership providing industry recognition for IT graduates.
• EdTech AssociationminorOthersEducation technology association connecting NZSE with innovative edtech resources and practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Auckland University of Technology (AUT): Large Auckland university with which NZSE holds articulation agreements. Represents both a pathway partner and a broader incumbent competitor for degree and master's-level students.

Direct peers

• AcademyEX: Auckland private tertiary institution offering business, technology, and data programmes from diploma to master's level. Closely comparable in technology, business analytics, and applied degree offerings.
• Whitecliffe: Auckland-based private tertiary provider offering certificates through master's degrees in technology, health, and creative fields. Comparable in private multi-school structure and pathway articulation with universities.
• Skills Update: Auckland private training establishment focused on IT, business, and health programmes, competing for the same domestic vocational learners and international student intake.
• Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT): Public polytechnic located in South Auckland, competing directly with NZSE's Manukau and New Lynn campuses for domestic vocational learners, foundation pathways, and trades-aligned programmes.
• ICL Education: Auckland private tertiary provider with strong English-language and pathway offerings. Comparable in international student focus and private PTE delivery model in the same Auckland market.
• Aspire2 International: Auckland-based Private Training Establishment offering business, IT, and health programmes to both domestic and international students, mirroring NZSE's PTE model and international student recruitment focus.
• Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology: Public polytechnic with campuses in Hamilton and Tauranga, the same regions where NZSE operates. Competes directly for the same domestic and international vocational students in business, IT, health, and foundation programmes.
• NZMA (NZ Management Academies): Auckland-headquartered private tertiary provider covering business, hospitality, and vocational programmes. Operates the same for-profit PTE model and competes for similar school-leaver and international cohorts.
• Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology): Public polytechnic based in Hamilton competing with NZSE for the same pool of domestic vocational students across business, health, engineering, and IT, with overlapping international student recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbyyvJHlqZQByFAI4p1m4cw
• Facebookfacebook.com/NZSEd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nzse
• Instagraminstagram.com/study_nzse

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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