NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Advanced Care and Support

Step up in your healthcare career

Build on your experience and take your care skills further. This programme gives you the tools to support people with complex needs, while also growing your confidence as a mentor and team leader. You’ll strengthen your cultural awareness, advocacy, and safe practice, helping you make an even bigger difference across residential, hospital, and community care.

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Full-time | Online | Level 4 | 32 weeks | 120 credits

On completion of this qualification, you will graduate equipped to step confidently into senior care roles as a skilled, ethical, and culturally responsive healthcare professional. With the advanced knowledge to support people with complex needs and mentor others, you will be prepared to make a greater impact across Aotearoa’s healthcare sector.

So if you are ready to make a bigger impact, support with confidence, and lead with care, this is your next step forward in healthcare.

STUDY FOR FREE: We are offering this course completely FREE for anyone enrolling in our 2025 intakes.

What you’ll learn

In this certificate you will deepen your real-world care expertise by confidently supporting those with complex needs, while expanding your ability to mentor others and embed cultural safety and advocacy into your leadership. Over the course of the studies you can expect to learn the following:
- Provide advanced, person-centred care for people with complex health conditions
- Communicate and collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary healthcare teams
- Safely support medication use, manage risk, and advocate for clients
- Lead, mentor, and contribute to positive change in your workplace
- Apply tikanga, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti principles in everyday practice

You'll also receive a wage increased linked to the qualification as part of the Care and Support Workers Pay Equity Settlement.

Career and study pathways

Take Your Next Step in Healthcare

If you’re passionate about helping others and ready to grow your career, this programme will open the door to exciting new opportunities in the health and wellbeing sector.

You could step into roles such as:

Senior Health Care Worker or Senior Caregiver
Positions in hospices, specialised dementia units, aged residential care, hospitals, or home and community support
Leadership or mentoring roles where you can make a real difference in people’s lives

Keep Moving Forward

Your journey doesn’t stop here! Once you’ve completed this qualification, you can continue to build your skills and career through:

NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5):
our flagship nursing qualification for those who want to take the next step into nursing.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is perfect for people who:

Have experience in health and wellbeing and want to take their skills to the next level
Are experienced caregivers or support workers ready to step up into senior or leadership roles
Work in disability support, mental health, or other healthcare services and want to gain a formal qualification
Want to strengthen their leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
Are passionate about making a positive impact in their workplace and community
Plan to continue on to further study — including the pathway to the Enrolled Nursing Diploma

Why study with Healthcare Academy of New Zealand?

We’re Aotearoa’s only dedicated private healthcare academy — and our approach is guided by care, culture, and connection. Our learners are supported every step of the way by expert tutors, culturally grounded teaching, and a network of real-world industry placements.

You’ll graduate work-ready, with the confidence and capabilities to make a real impact.

Course Start Dates

Online

24 Nov 2025

Qualification: NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support)
Duration: 32 weeks full time
Delivery: Online study with weekly guidance, live sessions, and workplace learning
Credits: 120

Code	Course
HW401	Supporting Collaborative Care
HW402	Contributing to Change
HW403	Person-centred Care Practices
HW404	Support Complex Needs
HW405	Client Advocacy
HW406	Cultural Space within Healthcare
HW407	Leadership Practices in Healthcare
HW408	Risk Management and Safety
HW501	Safe Medication Administration
HW409	Health and Wellbeing in Practice – Field Experience

To apply for this programme, you will need to:

Hold the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or an equivalent qualification or significant experience and/or capability in a relevant role.

If English is your second language, you’ll need to demonstrate English competency (IELTS 5.5 Academic, with no band below 5, or equivalent).

We also consider applicants with significant relevant experience through general or special admission.

Learners will be required to secure a suitable aged care placement before commencing the practical component of this course. HANZ will provide support where possible however it remains the student’s responsibility to obtain and confirm the placement.

Note: All students will need access to a computer with prescribed basic hardware requirements, a microphone, and a reliable internet connection.

2025 Fees NZD

*This course is offered with zero course fees for any intake that starts before 31 December 2025 for domestic students only.

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