Unique specialties in New Zealand
If you have long dreamed of moving to New Zealand and want to do something new and interesting in your life, then we have prepared a list of unusual specialties for such adventurers – industries that you can learn in the land of the Long White Cloud.
We advise you to choose the direction to which you are naturally drawn to. Such training will be easier, more exciting and more interesting. Becoming a professional and being in demand in the market also gets easier if you make every effort to develop yourself, while the lack of competition in a niche industry can increase your chances of getting a job.
So what profession can you choose in order to find an unusual dream job that you enjoy dedicating your time to?
List of specialities:
- Tourism and active sports
- Winemaking and wine business marketing
- Study of Antarctica
- Marine science and fisheries
- Skydiving
- Astronomy
- Emergention of emergencies and natural disasters
- Art and museums
- Environment and forestry
- Safety in a Workplace
- Anthropology
- Criminology
- Massage and cosmetic therapy
TOURISM AND ACTIVE SPORTS
If you lead an active lifestyle, like to travel and engage in different sports, then in only two years you can obtain a qualification in tourism that is targeted at management, and development of active sports tourism.
New Zealand is a country with an active sports and entertainment industry, especially in the city of Queenstown , on the South Island. All year round, Queenstown welcomes a huge stream of tourists who come to enjoy alpine skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering in winter; and in summer – hiking, rafting, kayaking and many other types of activities. The tourism industry is developing quickly and needs qualified specialists.
- Queenstown Resort College
Diploma in Adventure Tourism Level 5 bout NZ $ 23,000 per year
WINEMAKING AND WINE BUSINESS MARKETING
New Zealanders respect and love the culture of wine. Wine-making is one of the leading industries in such regions as Gisborne, Napier, Hastings, Otago. Over 2-3 years of training, you can obtain a qualification in wine production, the science of it, and management in this field.
- Lincoln University
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Level 7 NZ $ 29,500 per year - Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking Level 7 NZ $ 18 900 per year - Eastern Institute of Technology
Graduate Diploma in Oenology Level 7 NZ $ 24 400 per year
Graduate Diploma in Viticulture Level 7 NZ $ 24,400 per year
STUDY OF ANTARCTICA
If you really enjoy the snow and are fascinated by penguins, with a strong desire to become a scientist, or upgrade your existing academic qualifications, then a programme for the study of Antarctica and its inhabitants is available from 1 to 3 years in duration. After you have completed the study, you can continue research and engage in science or work in the education system.
- University of Canterbury
Antarctic Studies NZ $ 35 250 per year
MARINE SCIENCE AND FISHERIES
If you love the ocean, diving and underwater life then the following options of study may be of interest to you. The training program is built in such a way that students spend literally half of the training underwater, studying the organisms of the underwater world. If you already have an education in chemistry or biology, then you have one year of study left to do, or you can learn from scratch in 2-3 years. After studying, you can continue to engage in science, work in any environmental sector, or manage aquaculture.
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture Level 8 NZ$ 20 900 per year
Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation Level 7 NZ$ 18 900 per year - Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management Level 5 NZ$ 19 950 per year
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6), Marine Strand NZ$ 19 950 per year - Waikato University
Bachelor of Science, majoring in Marine Studies Level 7 around NZ$ 30 000 per year
If you are not that familiar with science and are more interested in business and management of aquaculture, then in two years time, you can complete a fisheries and management of fish farms programme.
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Diploma in Aquaculture (Fish Farming and Fishery Management) Level 5 NZ$ 18 900 per year
SKYDIVING
Are you more interested in being up in the air, than deep under water? You could go for the qualification of a professional skydiver, which will take 1 year. After training you can work in the field of tourism and be an instructor.
- New Zealand Skydiving School
Diploma in Commercial Skydiving Level 5 around NZ$ 18 000 per year
ASTRONOMY
Did you know that constellations in New Zealand are completely different to those that can be observed elsewhere? With this unique opportunity you can explore the subject of space, and after training, you can continue research, engage in science or work in the education system. The programme takes 3 years.
- University of Canterbury
Astronomy around NZ$ 30 000 per year
PREVENTION OF EMERGENCIES AND NATURAL DISASTERS
This is an unusual program for those who are interested in natural disasters, their impact on people’s lives and the prevention of such situations. Over 1-2 years you can learn how to manage emergency situations, as well as be able to save or protect thousands of lives. After training, you can continue to engage in science, work in research centres that study natural disasters, as well as work in the Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management.
- Lincoln University
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk and Resilience Level 8 around NZ$ 28 500 per year
Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience Level 9 around NZ$ 51 900 per year - University of Canterbury
Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience Level 9 around NZ$ 51 900 per year
ART AND MUSEUMS
People who enjoy art and culture can find opportunities even in a relatively young country, like New Zealand, where heritage and museums are given great importance. In addition to popular areas like design, art theory and visual communications, you can choose a completely unique direction, like studying Maori art. Some programs include theory training as well as practical skills, where you will personally create unique items inspired by the indigenous Maori people and their culture. After completing one of these programs, you can go on to a career in education, be a museum curator, an exhibitions manager, as well as engage in management of education and cultural roles.
- Massey University
Master Of Maori Visual Arts Level 9 NZ$ 29 230 per year - Whitireia
Graduate Diploma in Applied Arts level 7 NZ$ 19 950 per year - Victoria University
Postgraduate Diploma in Museum and Heritage Studies Level 8 around NZ$ 30 000 per year - University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma in Art Curatorship Level 8 NZ$ 26 000 per year
ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTRY
If you are interested in nature, its protection and preservation, then the following program may interest you. After training, you can work on a career in environmental management, engage in research and restoration of environmental resources.
- Massey Universities
Postgraduate Diploma In Environmental Management Level 8 around NZ$ 38 520 per year - Toi-Ohomai
Graduate Diploma in Resource Management Level 7 NZ$ 19 950 per year - Lincoln University
Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Society Level 8 NZ$ 28 500 per year - University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma in Forestry Level 8 around NZ$38 400 per year
SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
In New Zealand, great respect is placed on protection of workers and the work schedules of employees, that ensure safety standards. This is why directions such as Occupational Health and Safety is becoming more popular. After completing one of these courses, you can find work as a health and safety consultant, a human resources manager, or a risk manager in the workplace.
- Toi-Ohomai
Bachelor of Community Health level 7 NZ$ 19 950 per year - Southern Institute Of Technology (SIT)
Graduate Diploma In Occupational Health and Safety Management Level 7, NZ$ 18 000 per year
ANTHROPOLOGY
If you are a big fan of studying the history of the origin of man, as well as the culture of different peoples, then in just 1 year you can upgrade your qualification in the best public universities of New Zealand. After training, you can work in education or engage in research and science.
- The University of Auckland
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology) level 8 around NZ$ 38 000 per year - University of Otago
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology) level 8 around NZ$ 26 6340 per year - Victoria University
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Cultural Anthropology) level 8 around NZ$ 30 000 per year - University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Anthropology) level 8 NZ$ 26 000 per year
CRIMINOLOGY
Have you always been drawn to investigations? You can turn your interest into your job with the following programmes; during the time of study you will be involved in the process of studying social problems and their impact on the behaviour of criminals. After training, you can continue research, engage in science or work in the education system.
- Victoria University
Postgraduate Diploma Level 8 NZ$ 28 000 per year - University of Auckland
Master of Arts (criminology) Level 9 around NZ$ 33 000 per year
MASSAGE AND COSMETIC THERAPY
The health and beauty industry is well developed in New Zealand. If you already have experience in this field, then in just two years you can obtain a qualification for a successful job search.
- Massage College
Diploma in Health Sciences (Massage and Sports Therapy) Level 6 around NZ$ 20 000 per year - Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)
New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage Level 6 NZ$ 16 000 per year - Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage Level 5 NZ$ 22 990 per year
Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation Level 5 NZ$ 19 030 per year
