KAURI ACADEMY New Zealand

Our Story Kauri Academy operates as one of six leading Private Tertiary Providers within the AKA Education Group in Aotearoa New Zealand. The group unites Alpha Educational Institute, Kauri Academy, AGI Education, SRA Academy, CC Training Academy (CCTA), and Auckland College of Tertiary Studies (ACTS) to deliver vocational excellence across business, healthcare, creative arts, education, and construction sectors. Its vision is to nurture students to make a difference for themselves, their whānau, and their society, embodied by the mission of te aka — the vine that requires support to climb toward the light. The organisation places students at the centre of all operations, engaging and empowering them while insisting on the ability to ‘do’ rather than simply to ‘know’. All programmes are designed and created by industry experts to reflect the skills actively sought by employers throughout New Zealand. Through the He Ara Kaitiaki Tāngata initiative, the group partners with healthcare facilities and pharmacies to build a pipeline of aged caregivers, diversional recreational therapists, and pharmacy technicians. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Healthcare — Vocational programmes preparing students for entry and advancement in the health sector. 🎓 Diversional & Recreational Therapy — Specialist training for therapeutic and recreational support roles in healthcare and community settings. 🎓 Early Childhood Education — Programmes equipping students for careers in early learning centres and childcare environments. 🎓 Pharmacy Technician — Technical training for pharmacy support roles in community and hospital pharmacies. 🎓 Business Management — Business programmes developing management, administration, and operational capabilities. 🎓 Information Technology — Vocational IT training building technical skills and digital competencies for industry. 🎓 Health & Safety Training — Workplace safety and compliance training with a focus on construction and related trades. 🎓 Makeup Artistry — Creative industry training in professional makeup artistry delivered through SRA Academy. 🎓 Youth Work — Vocational pathway preparing students for community and social service roles supporting young people. 🎓 Construction — Practical trades training delivered through CC Training Academy in the building and construction sector. Specialties 🎯 Business and Management Education 🎯 Healthcare and Aged Care 🎯 Diversional and Recreational Therapy 🎯 Early Childhood Education 🎯 Pharmacy Technician Training 🎯 Information Technology 🎯 Health and Safety in Construction 🎯 Professional Makeup Artistry 🎯 Youth Work and Community Development 🎯 Construction Trades and Vocational Skills Methods & Approach Teaching philosophy centres on nurturing student growth through practical application: learners must be able to ‘do’, not merely ‘know’. Curricula are developed by industry experts who map programme content directly to employer demand in Aotearoa New Zealand. The te aka model frames the institution as a support structure that allows students to grow, develop, and flourish. Real-world experience is embedded across qualifications, supported by dedicated clinical placement coordinators and student services teams who manage placement administration and welfare. Who It's For Domestic students seeking to start or progress in careers across business, healthcare, education, or trades. International applicants looking for New Zealand-accredited tertiary vocational programmes. Aspiring healthcare professionals including aged caregivers, diversional therapists, and pharmacy technicians. Early childhood educators, youth workers, makeup artists, and construction workers requiring formal qualifications. Career-changers pursuing industry-aligned, employer-recognised credentials. International education agents recruiting for New Zealand private tertiary providers. Facilities & Practical Info Teaching is delivered across multiple campuses: Auckland CBD Head Office shared by AEI, Kauri Academy, AGI, and ACTS; Manukau; Henderson for CCTA; and Christchurch for AGI. The Auckland CBD campus is located at Level 6, 3 City Road, Auckland CBD 1010. The group maintains clinical placement coordination for healthcare students and a dedicated student services function supporting enrolment and welfare. Separate application streams are available for domestic and international students. Location Address: Level 6, 3 City Road, Auckland CBD 1010, New Zealand Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ Part of a consortium of six established New Zealand Private Tertiary Providers with collective expertise across high-demand sectors. ✅ Curriculum designed by industry experts specifically around skills sought by employers in Aotearoa. ✅ Strong healthcare employment pathway through the He Ara Kaitiaki Tāngata initiative partnering with pharmacies and aged-care facilities. ✅ Multi-campus presence across Auckland CBD, Manukau, Henderson, and Christchurch providing accessibility for local and international students. ✅ Emphasis on practical competence supported by clinical placements and dedicated student services coordination.