Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Credits: 180 total

Total learning hours: 1,800 (includes clinical placements)

To enrol, you’ll need to have completed the following:

Academic Requirements

• NCEA Level 2, including:

  • 12 credits in Level 1 Mathematics or above

• If you do not have NCEA level 2, speak with us about what evidence you could provide for evidence of successful completion of study at NZQA level 4 or above within the past five years. This may include:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4); or

  • New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (level 4); or

  • Pre nursing pathway qualification (level 4)

• English language competency

  Applicants must demonstrate a level of English language proficiency sufficient for safe and successful participation in the programme.

  If English is not your first language, you may be asked to provide evidence of your English language competency. Acceptable evidence may include:

  • NCEA: NCEA Level 3 with New Zealand University Entrance, including the University Entrance literacy requirements.

  • Secondary schooling in English: At least five years of secondary education, or all primary education plus at least three years of secondary education, completed with English as the language of instruction in an approved English-speaking country.

  • Tertiary study in English: An eligible Bachelor’s degree or higher tertiary qualification completed with English as the language of instruction in an approved English-speaking country.

  • English language testing: IELTS Academic with a score of 6.5 in each band – reading, writing, listening and speaking; or OET with a minimum grade of C+ in each component. Another recognised English language proficiency test may be accepted where HANZ has determined that it is equivalent to this standard.

• Additional requirements

  • Included in the entry requirements, you’ll also need to meet the following specific requirements:

    • A current First Aid Certificate

    • Health screening – Some clinical placements may require health screening and up-to-date vaccinations. While this may not be required at the start of the programme, you must be willing to undergo screening and meet these requirements when needed.

    • Two character references – from people who can speak to your suitability for a career in nursing

    • A clear New Zealand Police Vetting result

    • A completed Medical Declaration

    • A personal statement – explaining why you want to become an Enrolled Nurse

    • An interview – with a member/s of the HANZ team

• Selection Process

  • Applicants for this programme will go through a selection process.

Location:

📍 Auckland

• Delivery format:

  • In-person, full-time for 18 months

  • Simulated clinical learning on campus

  • Online learning and support through our Learning Management System

  • Clinical placements arranged across our healthcare partner network

  • One-day marae-based learning experience

• This programme is NZQA-approved and eligible for:

• Student Loans

• Student Allowances (for domestic students)

• Domestic Course Costs

  • Tuition fees: $13,177.92

  • Student Services Levy: $410

• International Course Costs

  • Tuition fees: $39,000 NZD

  • Resource Fee: $4,500 NZD

  • Enrolment Fee: $500 NZD

• Additional Costs

There are additional cost requirements as part of this programme:

• A Nursing Kit is required - $120

• A scrub shirt is required - $45

• Students must have a basic CPR certificate to enrol - costs vary from $90 - $250

• A Medical Declaration is required for admission. Costs dependant on your GP.