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Certificate in Fine Arts, Art exhibition, certificate study, student work
Where this pathway will lead you!
Arts Support Roles Design Support Roles Junior Assistant Freelance Creative
Sub-degree Fine Arts

Certificate in Fine Arts

The programme focuses on developing skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, and design. It offers... Read more about Certificate in Fine Arts

Poppy Gilson, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Installation, Exhibition, End of year exhibition, student's work, Bachelor, Whitecliffe, Art programme
Where this pathway will lead you!
Exhibiting Artist Art Consultant Set Design and Construction Art Project Manager Photographer Videographer Photojournalist Studio manager Professional studio assistant
Undergraduate Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The programme encourages the emergence and development of a meaningful artistic practice through experimentation with... Read more about Bachelor of Fine Arts

Shaday Moore, Bachelor of Fine Arts(honours), end of year exhibition, student work, practising artist
Where this pathway will lead you!
Exhibiting Artist Gallery Manager Tertiary Teacher Art Consultant Art Magazine Editor Curatorial Assistant Secondary School Teacher Arts Administrator Set Design and Construction Art Project Manager
Undergraduate Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Studio Research and Critical Contexts are the two components of this programme. Both courses work... Read more about Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)

Master of Fine Arts, Fine Arts Exhibition, Fine Arts student work, End of year Exhibition, Whitecliffe master program, master, installation
Where this pathway will lead you!
Exhibiting Artist Curator Gallery Manager Tertiary Teacher Art Consultant Art Magazine Editor Art Project Manager
Postgraduate Fine Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Designed around four, week-long seminars per year, the programme is delivered by faculty and guests... Read more about Master of Fine Arts

Certificate in Digital Media and Design, graphic design, CDMD, Digital student work, animation, drawing, tablet
Where this pathway will lead you!
Digital Designer Publication Designer Illustrator Designer
Sub-degree Design Innovation

Certificate in Digital Media + Design

The programme emphasizes critical thinking and technical processes as tools to solve the design inquiry/brief.... Read more about Certificate in Digital Media + Design

Bachelor of Design and Digital Media, Design Innovation, Graphic Design
Where this pathway will lead you!
Creative Director Digital Designer UX/UI Designer Graphic Designer (Digital Agency)
Undergraduate Design Innovation

Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

A comprehensive programme designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to... Read more about Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation, MBA, Entrepreneur, business startup, MVP, business owner
Where this pathway will lead you!
Entrepreneurs Enterprise creators Business founders / owners Senior managers or C-suite contenders Disrupters Agents of change Job creators Re-imagining existing business
Postgraduate Design Innovation

Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation

As a non-disciplinary specific programme, it’s the perfect meld of academic learning, problem-solving, design thinking... Read more about Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation

Master of Business Innovation and Leadership
Where this pathway will lead you!
Start Up Founder Social Entrepreneur Consultant Business Entrepreneur Intrapreneur Product Development Manager Innovation Manager Business Development Manager Product Innovation Lead Business Growth Leader
Postgraduate Design Innovation

Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL)

* Formally known as the Master of Creative Enterprise and Innovation Guided by the principle... Read more about Master of Business Innovation and Leadership (MBIL)

Certificate in Fashion, fashion design, fashion workroom, sustainable fashion design
Where this pathway will lead you!
Production Assistant Cutting Room Assistant Warehouse Assistant Trainee Machinist
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Fashion

Students develop design skills with a foundation of fashion knowledge, which equips them with skills... Read more about Certificate in Fashion

Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology Whitecliffe
Where this pathway will lead you!
Production Assistant Cutting Room Assistant Warehouse Assistant Trainee Machinist
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Apparel + Fashion Technology

This is an entry-level programme that gets you hands-on with the skills needed to design... Read more about Certificate in Apparel + Fashion Technology

Resene Colour of Fashion 2024 end of year runway show
Where this pathway will lead you!
Production Assistant Cutting Room Assistant Warehouse Assistant Trainee Machinist
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Diploma in Fashion

In this programme, students will learn a range of advanced technical skills, from traditional flat... Read more about Diploma in Fashion

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Fashion Show, Fashion Student, Fashion Collection
Where this pathway will lead you!
Fashion Designer Sustainability Consultant Fashion Stylist Fashion Marketing Fashion Design Educator Patternmaker Fashion Blogger Costume Wardrobe Assistant Sample Machinist Workroom Assistant
Undergraduate Fashion + Sustainability

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

The programme provides an opportunity to draw upon cultural knowledge, social issues, and values to... Read more about Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

Certificate in Jewellery, Jewellery Design, Jewellery workshop, Whitecliffe students, workshop, studio, work in progress
Where this pathway will lead you!
Junior Jewellery Assistant Apprentice Bench Hand Maker in associated creative industries
Sub-degree Fashion + Sustainability

Certificate in Jewellery

Hands-on tasks include dimensions, marking out, forming, filing, soldering, making settings, cutting stone holes, back... Read more about Certificate in Jewellery

Bachelor of Jewellery Design and Technology, Jewellery Design, BJDT, ring
Where this pathway will lead you!
Goldsmith Jewellery Designer Bench Jeweller Freelance Practitioner CAD
Undergraduate Fashion + Sustainability

Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology

The programme is a thorough and comprehensive degree-level course designed for those who are looking... Read more about Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology

Certificate in IT Essentials, Certificate, Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 5 programme
Where this pathway will lead you!
Junior IT Support Roles Junior Helpdesk Roles Junior Programming Roles Junior Development Roles
Sub-degree Information Technology

Certificate in Information Technology Essentials

The programme combines both theory and practice and focuses on teaching a range of concepts... Read more about Certificate in Information Technology Essentials

Applied Information Technology, Certificate in Information Technology, Whitecliffe, IT, Technology, Programme, Whitecliffe IT programme, Whitecliffe IT certificate, certificate, Information technology, Level 7 programme
Where this pathway will lead you!
Junior Programmer Junior Web Developer Junior Helpdesk Support Roles Junior IT Support Roles Field Technician
Sub-degree Information Technology

Certificate in Information Technology

The programme teaches essential, professional and transferrable skills that provide the opportunity to upskill, which... Read more about Certificate in Information Technology

Applied Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT bachelor programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Level 7 programme
Where this pathway will lead you!
Network Engineer Cybersecurity Specialist Software Architect Dev Ops Engineer Security Systems Engineer IP Design Engineer IT Business Analyst Infrastructure Support Software Developer Front-end/Back-end Developer Software Release Manager Systems Analyst Application Developer QA Test Analyst
Undergraduate Information Technology

Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

This degree programme aims to prepare industry-ready graduates who are specialists in their chosen field... Read more about Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

Bachelor of Applied Computing Technology, BACT, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Network Engineering and Cyber Security, Software Development, Web Development
Where this pathway will lead you!
Network Engineer Cybersecurity Specialist Software Architect Dev Ops Engineer Security Systems Engineer IP Design Engineer IT Business Analyst Infrastructure Support Software Developer Front-end/Back-end Developer Software Release Manager Systems Analyst Application Developer QA Test Analyst
Undergraduate Information Technology

Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies

The courses have been designed with industry input to ensure what you learn today is... Read more about Bachelor of Applied Computing Technologies

Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 8 programme, Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Where this pathway will lead you!
Cyber Security Engineer Penetration Tester Network Security Engineer Data Scientist Data Engineer Big Data Engineer Data Visualisation Developer Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer Statistician
Postgraduate Information Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

The programme will provide graduates with the knowledge and experience in their chosen field of... Read more about Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology

Applied Information Technology, Technology, IT, Whitecliffe IT programme, Programme, Whitecliffe, Technology, Information Technology, Study, Level 9 programme, Master of Information Technology, Master
Where this pathway will lead you!
Cyber Security Manager Cyber Security Consultant Cyber Security Analyst Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager Penetration Tester Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Administrator Network Security Engineer Security Consultant Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) Consultant Technology Solutions Architect Senior Technology Advisor Senior Data Scientist Data Architect Big Data Engineer Business Analytics Specialist Data Visualization Developer Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer BI Solutions Architect BI Specialist Analytics Manager Statistician
Postgraduate Information Technology

Master of Information Technology

The (MIT)postgraduate programme builds on the three-year Bachelor's degrees in the same academic field. Two... Read more about Master of Information Technology

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy, student work, Postgraduate Diploma, Whitecliffe Arts Therapy
Where this pathway will lead you!
Mental Health Community Services Disability Services Prison Rehabilitation
Postgraduate Creative Arts therapies

Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy

The programme offers an introduction to the foundation philosophy, skills and theories relating to the... Read more about Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Arts Therapy

Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical), Programme, Master, CAT, Creative Arts Therapy, Whitecliffe master program, study, Art therapy, therapy, Whitecliffe students
Where this pathway will lead you!
Community mental health settings School counselling Prison rehabilitation Disability services Special schools Private practice Drug and alcohol services Trauma services (including ACC)
Postgraduate Creative Arts therapies

Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)

You will combine your passion for creativity, collaboration, and supporting others in order to enhance... Read more about Master of Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)

Cyber Security
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Cyber Technician

What is this Micro-Credential about?   The Micro-Credential provides practical skills for efficient, reliable Cyber Security operations in the context of the New Zealand IT... Read more about Cyber Technician

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Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Network Defender

What is this Micro-Credential about?   The Network Defender's unique selling point is to rapidly upskill staff to develop network protection systems, using analytical, application,... Read more about Network Defender

Full Stack JavaScript Development
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Full Stack JavaScript Development

What is this Micro-Credential about?   This micro-credential enables participants to practice and create authentic web applications using JavaScript programming skillsenhancing job readiness, employability, and... Read more about Full Stack JavaScript Development

Digital forensics and network defence micro credential
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Digital Forensics and Network Defence Essentials

What is this Micro-Credential about?   The Network Defender’s unique selling point is to rapidly upskill staff to provide digital forensics support in future investigations... Read more about Digital Forensics and Network Defence Essentials

Ethical hacker cracking a computer code
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Ethical Hacking Practices

What is this Micro-Credential about   The unique selling point for this micro-credential is to provide practical skills in hacking intervention, protection, recovery, and prevention... Read more about Ethical Hacking Practices

Student doing coding
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Full Stack Python Development

What is this Micro-Credential about?   This Micro-Credential enables participants to practice and create authentic web applications using Python programming skills enhancing job readiness, employability,... Read more about Full Stack Python Development

Digital Forensics and Network Defence Essentials
Micro-Credential Information Technology Online

Full Stack .Net Development

What is this Micro-credential about?   In this micro credential enables participants to build interactive web application projects using .Net open-source developer platform to meet... Read more about Full Stack .Net Development

APPLIED INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

where this pathway will lead you!

Cybersecurity Specialist
IT Business Analyst
Front-end/Back-end Developer
DESIGN INNOVATION + LEADERSHIP

where this pathway will lead you!

Digital designer
Publications designer
Animator
Illustrator
FASHION +
SUSTAINABILITY

where this pathway will lead you!

Fashion Designer
Patternmaker
Sustainability Consultant
Jewellery Designer
FINE
ARTS

where this pathway will lead you!

Exhibiting Artist
Set Design and Construction
Photographer
Videographer
CREATIVE ARTS
THERAPIES

where this pathway will lead you!

School counselling
Disability services
Trauma services
Private practice

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STUDENT WORK

Explore the work of our students to see what’s possible when creativity, innovation, and industry-ready skills come together. Let their journeys inspire your own.

Micha Edwards, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Year 3, 2022, student work, Whitecliffe College, exhibition, water, beach, swim, pool
Micha Edwards
Undergraduate 2022 Fine Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts

End-of-year Exhibition

Micha Edwards' work, displayed at Whitecliffe’s End-of-Year Fine Arts Exhibition, reflects the skills and artistic... Read more about End-of-year Exhibition

Nicholas Harding, Ignesias Tan, Daniel Tibbotts, Diploma in Software Development, Level 6, IT, Information technology, Whitecliffe student work, Tradie Job Site (TJS), 2021, job management system, trade, TJS protects
Nicholas Harding, Ignesias Tan, Daniel Tibbotts
Undergraduate 2021 Information Technology Diploma in Software Development

Tradie Job Site (TJS)

Tradie Job Site (TJS) is a responsive job management system targeted towards trade staff.

Ramona Surangsrirat, Shrek the Sheep Brand. Bachelor of Design + Digital Media, Year 2, Student work, Whitecliffe College, graphic design, logo, brand design, branding, brand guide, package design
Ramona Surangsrirat
Undergraduate 2025 Design Innovation Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

Shrek the Sheep Branding

The objective of this Studio project was to create a visual brand identity for a... Read more about Shrek the Sheep Branding

Samsara Jasper, Fashion + Sustainability, Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Collection, Ngā Aho o te Kāinga, Fashion Collection, Portfolio, Sustainable Fashion, Fashion, Fashion student, Fashion degree, bachelors, 2024, Year 2, Whitecliffe Fashion Show, fashion designer
Samsara Jasper
Undergraduate 2024 Fashion + Sustainability Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

Ngā Aho o te Kāinga

“Ngā Aho o te Kāinga” – Threads of home, draws from the awe and artistry... Read more about Ngā Aho o te Kāinga

Elizabeth Nell Varney, student work, Whitecliffe College, Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Technology, 2023, Fashion Show, collection, Wellington, Diploma in Fashion, Mini Collection: B*tch in Uniform
Elizabeth Nell Varney
Undergraduate 2023 Fashion + Sustainability Diploma in Fashion

Mini Collection: B*tch in Uniform

A tribute to my younger self. It is an expression of both youthfulness and glamour,... Read more about Mini Collection: B*tch in Uniform

SKINNED ALIVE, Louis Sutton, Fashion + Sustainability, Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Year 3, Fashion Collection, Fashion Portfolio, Sustainable Fashion Design, Sustainable Fashion, Fashion, Fashion student, Fashion degree, fashion bachelors, 2024
Louis Sutton
Undergraduate 2024 Fashion + Sustainability Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

SKINNED ALIVE

SKINNED ALIVE tells the story of what may come of humans in the near future.... Read more about SKINNED ALIVE

Marama Te Nana-MacDonald, Nubru Coffee, Certificate in Digital Media + Design, 2025, Student work, Whitecliffe College, graphic design, package design, branding
Marama Te Nana-MacDonald
Undergraduate 2025 Design Innovation Certificate in Digital Media + Design

Nubru Coffee

The goal of this project was to develop a visual identity and a cohesive series... Read more about Nubru Coffee

Macauley Richards, Bachelor of Design and Digital Media, Student work, Whitecliffe College, branding, logo, book, Graphic design, designer, visual identity, brand guideline, envelope, stationary, craft, craft paper, Lowry Homestead, student project
Macauley Richards
Undergraduate 2024 Design Innovation Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

Lowry Homestead

This project was deeply meaningful to me, not only for myself but for my entire... Read more about Lowry Homestead

Floyd Narbey, Whitecliffe Fashion Show 2023, Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, Year 3, student work, Whitecliffe College, Collection, YEBRAN Through the fire
Floyd Narbey
Undergraduate 2023 Fashion + Sustainability Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design

YEBRAN “Through the fire”

This collection searches for our true and divine identity, highlighting an overall change in the... Read more about YEBRAN “Through the fire”

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ALUMNI

Virginia Leonard, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student, Bachelor, Master, Honours, Fine Arts
Master of Fine Arts

Reflecting on her time at Whitecliffe, Virginia recalls how the Master’s programme challenged and matured her practice. “Master is so different from an undergraduate. ...

Rata at Lily, Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student, lecturer
Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical)

I offer one-on-one CAT, research supervision, freelance writing, and mentorship for artists, writers, musicians, dancers and other creatives. ...

Dumitru (Dan) Hayworth, Bachelor of Applied Information Technology, alumni, Whitecliffe College graduate, student
Bachelor of Applied Information Technology

“During my time at Whitecliffe I built my first website and learnt a ton of programming languages such as C#, JAVA, Python, JavaScript, powerful IDEs, MySQL Workbench, ...

EVENTS + OPEN DAYS

Whitecliffe Information Technology, Power BI Workshop
Wellington and Online 14 Nov 2025
14 Nov 2025, 12:00pm

Join our next Power BI session - a hands-on workshop that will explore advanced techniques for building efficient models and creating insightful reports. ...

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NEWS

Master of Business Innovation and Leadership, Ross Pearce, Innovation Distilled

Design Innovation

24/10/2025

We are excited to welcome Ross Pearce to the MBIL (Master of Business Innovation & Leadership) programme sharing his insights, deep understanding & experience on innovation with our students. ...

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Virginia Leonard, Glad that you are not here all the time — an urn for unwanted limbs and other things, 2025. Clay, pure gold, and resin. Winner of the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Sydney. Whitecliffe Master of Fine Arts. Alumna

Fine Arts

20/10/2025

Master of Fine Arts alumna Virginia Leonard wins the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize in Sydney for her powerful clay, gold, and resin work. ...

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Jewellery design by Whitecliffe Lecturer Sujin Lim — 1st Place winner in the Daily Wear category at the 2025 World Jewellery Design Awards.

Fashion + Sustainability

15/10/2025

Whitecliffe Jewellery Lecturer Sujin Lee has received international recognition at the 2025 World Jewellery Design Awards (WADA Awards), winning 1st place in the Daily Wear category and placing in thr ...

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Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design student Kensa Munroe named the winner of the 2025 Circular Design Award presented by Mindful Fashion New Zealand.

Fashion + Sustainability

13/10/2025

Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design student, Kensa Munroe, has been named the winner of the 2025 Circular Design Award - Clothing Design Innovation Award and the winner of the Cotton Innovation Awa ...

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Whitecliffe Fine Arts students at 2025 Eden Arts Art Schools Award exhibition at Webb’s Mt Eden

Fine Arts

11/10/2025

Five of our Year 3 Bachelor of Fine Arts students represented Whitecliffe at this year’s Eden Arts Art Schools Award, held at Webb’s in Mt. Eden earlier this month. ...

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Best Awards 2025 Finalists, Design Innovation, Whitecliffe

Design Innovation

02/10/2025

Four talented Bachelor of Design + Digital Media students from Whitecliffe are among the finalists in this year’s Best Design Awards. ...

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WHITECLIFFE CAMPUSES

AUCKLAND

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Auckland Campus 1: Symonds Street

The Whitecliffe College head office and campus are based at 67 Symonds Street in the education hub of Auckland Central. This newly renovated campus provides a wide variety of high-quality art and design spaces, classrooms, and other learning facilities.

Physical Address

67 Symonds Street, Grafton,
1010, Auckland, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland Campus 2: Manukau

The Whitecliffe Manukau campus is located at 3 Osterley Way in South Auckland. The campus currently focuses on Level 3 and 4 vocational and foundation programmes in Fashion, Arts and Design, Digital Media, and Information Technology. The campus is situated above the Manukau City Public Library, and next to the main train and bus depot which makes public transport and accessibility simple. Downtown Auckland is just a twenty-minute drive from the campus. Westfield Manukau City, which is less than a minute from the campus, provides many food and entertainment options.

Physical Address

Level 2, 3 Osterley Way, Manukau,
2104, Auckland, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

WELLINGTON

wellington campus

Wellington Campus

The Whitecliffe Wellington campus is located at 110 Lambton Quay. The city's compact size and efficient public transport system close to the centrally located campus makes it ideal for students. The campus is home to Whitecliffe's Information Technology programmes and facilities, and provides a range of Fashion Technology programmes too.

Physical Address

110 Lambton Quay, Wellington,
6011, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH

Christchurch Campus

Christchurch Campus

The Whitecliffe campus in Christchurch is located at 167 Madras Street. The campus offers Information Technology programmes and is located close to the Innovation Precinct Zone. The Innovation Precinct Zone is a new hub for emerging businesses to help foster new ideas and growth in the Technology and Innovation sectors in New Zealand.

Physical Address

167 Madras Street, Sydenham, 8011,
Christchurch City, New Zealand

Postal Address

Whitecliffe College PO Box 8192 Symonds Street Auckland, New Zealand