Student Stories

Neevashni Ram - Digital Marketing Success story

Neevashni’s Career Success with Digital Marketing Agency Verum.

Ever wondered how our Digital Marketing graduates are doing 3-4 years down the track? After starting their Digital Marketing journey with us? Neevashni is no stranger to NZIE. As we’ve previously captured her success story interview three years earlier. When she was part-way through the Digital Marketing Diploma. Furthermore, we also have another blog about […]

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Wanaka Digital Marketer Ashleigh Wells from the South Island of New Zealand

Wanaka Digital Marketer Ashleigh – from horse riding pro to remote working strategist.

Tell us a bit about yourself – Who are you and what is your background? Hi my name is Ashleigh Wells, a digital marketing graduate from the South Island in Wanaka, New Zealand.    Before studying at NZIE my life consisted mainly around my husband and horses. I was riding horses professionally full time overseas

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Natalie came out with a 12-month SEO plan that increased traffic by 68% within the first 3 months.

Introduce yourself and your background   My name’s Natalie Cahill and I’m a marketing professional with more than 15 years’ experience across a variety of industries. Such as retail, manufacturing, media, and publishing. I describe myself as a pro-active, results orientated marketing professional, who’s data driven, analytical and insightful. I have a strong interest in

Natalie came out with a 12-month SEO plan that increased traffic by 68% within the first 3 months. Read More »

Tui's feedback on social media marketing course

Tui was able to gain new followers and better post engagement as a result of the social media marketing short course.

Introduce yourself, your background, life stage and what do you do in your day-to-day life?   My name is Tui Taipeti-Kamo, I am of Māori descent. I work for MSL Training as the Marketing Coordinator. When did you figure out you first needed to acquire social media marketing skills? What sort of problem(s) or roadblock(s) did

Tui was able to gain new followers and better post engagement as a result of the social media marketing short course. Read More »

Elena's success story with NZIE

Elena from knowing nothing about Digital Marketing to exploring her interest in this unique and creative field and becoming a qualified professional.

Meet Elena. She took a chance in digital marketing because she wanted a career change in something interesting and creative. Elena goes onto describe how everything she learnt was applied and practical, so she was digital marketing industry-ready. In addition, she describes having great hopes for an exciting future in digital marketing.  See Elena’s video

Elena from knowing nothing about Digital Marketing to exploring her interest in this unique and creative field and becoming a qualified professional. Read More »

naida success story

Naida on her journey of studying part time whilst juggling full time work. Plus, her plans on starting her own online shopping store.

Meet Naida. A student who started at NZIE whilst juggling a full-time role. She saw the demand for digital marketing skills and dedicated two years to learning and upskilling. Naida has come a long way and overcome many obstacles. In addition to gaining valuable skills and experience through juggling multiple targets, goals and assessments.  See

Naida on her journey of studying part time whilst juggling full time work. Plus, her plans on starting her own online shopping store. Read More »

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Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Applied Level 3 [3667] qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR B2 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency OR Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Level 2 qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR mid B1 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizen or resident; or have Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

Fees 2020

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Fees-Free Study.  

You are only eligible for Fees-Free if you haven’t previously undertaken more than 60 credits (half a year of equivalent full-time tertiary education, 0.5 EFTS) at Level 3 or above on the NZQF – New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

To check if you meet the requirements, visit the New Zealand Government’s Fees-Free website and enter your National Student Number (NSN)

If you do not have an NSN, contact your Student Support Advisor.

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