Who we are
As part of the Government’s transition from the New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (NZIST), Whitireia and WelTec will continue operating within NZIST until we become a single, standalone legal entity on 1 January 2027.
Our programmes, qualifications, and ākonga (student) support will continue as usual, and ākonga can enrol with confidence at Whitireia and WelTec.
For programme enquiries, or to connect with our support services, please contact information@wandw.ac.nz.
Whitireia and WelTec are known for their high student success rates and culturally diverse student body. Every year we train over 8,000 students who study at one of our campuses across the Wellington region.
We offer a range of programmes of study at certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate and Master’s levels. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills so you can pursue your career goals.
Whitireia is named after the Whitireia maunga (mountain) of Titahi Bay – the mountain that Ngāti Toa Rangatira identifies with, the highest mountain in their rohe. WelTec is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's oldest tertiary education institutions and the second-oldest in Wellington since 1904. Learn more about our history here.
Our Whitireia and WelTec logo is evolving
Evolving our logo is an important step in becoming a standalone institution on 1 January 2027. The refreshed logo is a natural evolution of our brand, honouring our whakapapa while creating a stronger and more unified expression of our values, purpose, and aspirations. It reflects who we are today and holds space for the future we are building.
Guided by the tohu created by Manukorihi Winiata, the logo represents both Kotahitanga (unity and collective strength) and Poutama (the pursuit of knowledge). At its centre is the Kaitiakitanga manu, symbolising the care, stewardship, and responsibility that guide our mahi.
You'll see our Kaitiakitanga manu proudly positioned on our platforms, promotional material and publications this year as we prepare for 2027 and beyond.
Annual Reports
Targeted Evaluation Report
We were one of the first Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) to navigate this new evaluation process in 2021. It is heartening to see the dedication and innovation of our kaimahi shine through in the report, especially as the evaluation took place as we were responding to the challenges of Covid-19. The report enables understanding as to why the Targeted Evaluation is important, and how it is at the heart of what we do in ensuring quality vocational education for ākonga in Wellington and the wider region. The report is available on the NZQA website.
