Your Orientation prepares you to begin your studies. We do this through a range of awesome activities/events from your pōwhiri, (official welcome), followed by some morning tea, then straight into your study and tech-ready sessions, all while meeting other new students and staff who will be supporting you while you study with us.

Register and attend your orientation to be in to win prizes

PLEASE NOTE: You must attend both your International Student Orientation and your Programme Orientation.

Date Start time End time Location Program School
Tuesday 30 June 2026 9am 12pm MIT Manukau Campus Level 2 New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) School of Nursing
Tuesday 7 July 2026 9am 12pm MIT Otara Campus (Marae) New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2) School of English
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) – General
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) – Applied
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) – Applied
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level  3) – Nursing and Health Studies Pathway Health and Counselling
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) – Nursing Pathway
Bachelor of Applied Social Work (Level 7) Social Work
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) (Field-based) Education
Bachelor of Education (Level 7) (Primary, Pasifika)
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) Service Industries
New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 4) Generalist
New Zealand Diploma in Baking (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) School of Digital Tech
Tuesday 14 July 2026 9am 12pm MIT Otara Campus (Marae) New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) – Pre Diploma School of Engineering
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) – Civil
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering  (Level 6) Electrical
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering  (Level 7) Mechanical
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 7) – Civil
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 7) – Electrical
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 7) – Mechanical
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Level 7) – Civil Structure
Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) School of Nursing

TechPark Schools

Plumbing, Gas fitting, Drain laying | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | Professional Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Automotive | Building and Construction | Electrical Trades

Date: Friday 5th February, 2027
Time: 9.30am
Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae | Ōtara campus

Nursing

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Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae | Ōtara campus

Education – ECE & Primary/Pasifika | Social Work | Sport

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Floristry | Hairdressing | Hospitality, Food & Beverages, Baking | Languages (English, Te Reo Māori, Pacific)

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Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae | Ōtara campus

Business | Digital Technologies | Maritime school

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Location: Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae | Ōtara campus

What do I need to bring to orientation?

    • Your student ID number and your user name These are both found on the top of your Statement of Fees. This is sent to you as a PDF attachment with your enrolment email confirmation. Please see example below:
    • The laptop or other device that you’ll use for study
      The Tech Ready session will help get you set up and connected to the WiFi, printers, the student portal and other important apps for your study.Depending on your programme, you may find that you need your own laptop and you might already own or have access to a laptop that is suitable. Check out the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) guidelines.

What do I need to have sorted before my orientation?

If you’re worried that you don’t quite have everything sorted, we have a getting study ready page that includes some helpful information for planning ahead before your first day.

When is the fun stuff and how do I stay up to date?

Keep up to date with events, activities, and announcements across our campuses by following the Student Life Facebook page, and Student Life Instagram or keep an eye on your email as you will receive a fortnightly student newsletter.