The purpose of this qualification is to provide the community with advocates who can apply knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices to assist people with the prevention of lifestyle based health issues.

Graduates working under supervision will be able to contribute to wellbeing by advocating for good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices based on current health and wellness trends.

Education Pathway

Graduates will be able to undertake higher education in the areas of nutrition and health-related disciplines.

Employment Pathway
Graduates will be able to work as:

• Wellness Advocate
• Wellness Educator
• Assistant in Hauora Clinic
• Assistant in Health Clinic
• Assistant in Organic or Health Food Shop/Distributor
• Healthy Lifestyle blogger / influencer

Employment opportunities include:
Health related businesses including but not limited to supplement and food based companies, pharmacies, medical practices, midwifery practices, multi-disciplinary clinics, weight management clinics, the food service industry, community education, gymnasiums, health clubs and spas, personal training, schools, and aged care establishments.

Applicants should demonstrate an ability to succeed in tertiary study, shown by the completion of any of the following qualifications or courses of study:

• NCEA Level 3 with at least 14 credits in both science and technology or equivalent

OR

• Certificate in Anatomy and Physiology (Level 4)

OR

• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Level 4 with a science context;

OR

• If equivalent skills for tertiary study can be demonstrated as gained through study, work and/or life experience, alternative entry will be allowed.

English language
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools or other teaching institutions is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed such test of English language competence as stipulated in Policy and Procedure English Language Proficiency. It is recommended that applicants have an IELTS score of 6.5. Proficiency must be demonstrated prior to being accepted on the programme

Applicants who do not meet the academic entry criteria above may be admitted to the programme if they are able to demonstrate:

• Equivalent knowledge and skills; and/or
• Previous and relevant life skills or work experience; and/or
• Other formal or informal study such as to suggest likelihood of successful programme completion

We do not accept international students.  Our programmes are available to New Zealand and Australian citizens / residents currently living in New Zealand.

Where transfer of credit for previous study is being applied for, the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Form must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the Semester start date.

See the Recognition of Prior Learning section for full RPL criteria and details on how to undertake an application.

Programme Duration:  One year full-time or two years part-time

February 2026 Intake

FULL-TIME

Start Date: 16 February 2026

PART-TIME (year one)

Start Date: 16 February 2026

2025 Tuition Fees

$5,154 including GST – total for the programme including GST – payable per year of study

eText book costs: $145.00 including GST. Subject to ebook retailer pricing at time of purchase.

Should you prefer hard cover books as an alternative to e books these can be purchased from our book store for $363.05

Check out the text books section below for a detailed breakdown of all textbooks required.

Fees free, student loans and payment plans* are available.  Apply today and our friendly team can talk you through your options.

Student loans and allowances are administered by StudyLink.

*Eligibility criteria applies, please contact the Team for more information.

Find out more here. 

The following currently lists the compulsory of text book for the qualification (subject to change).

***You can purchase your textbooks from our Bookshop or ebooks from your favourite online retailer***