New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Tourism Studies

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

Relevant legislation may include but is not limited to:
- New Zealand Tourism Board Act 1991
- New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Act 1963
- Immigration Act 2009
- Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the tourism industry with individuals who will be equipped to design and implement strategic business initiatives, lead diverse teams, and drive innovation.

Graduates will have specialised expertise in sustainable business development, advanced marketing strategies and operational leadership.

The qualification will benefit the community by enriching Aotearoa New Zealand's tourism visitor experiences and contributing to sustainable and regenerative tourism bringing benefits to the country.

Graduates will be able to deliver a high-quality visitor experience that reflects the cultural heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand and do so across diverse organisations in the tourism and travel industries. They will serve as mentors and leaders, fostering talent development and enhancing team performance within their organisations.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Tourism at this level can earn:

$46,000

Median earnings one year after study

$51,000

Median earnings two years after study

$57,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

76%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at April 14 2025

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: (04) 0800 863 693
Phone: (04) 0800 863 693
Fax: (04) 817 5399
Email: intel@serviceiq.org.nz
Web: http://www.serviceiq.org.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Sources

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