Please note that places on this programme are limited.
Applications will be assessed as they are received. Click here to find out more about the process. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
This programme is for those who want to work in clinical settings as an enrolled nurse and a valued member of the health team.
Students will gain knowledge in nursing, social science, and the structure and function of the human body. They will learn skills in simulated learning environments which can then be applied on placements in clinical practice. A range of clinical courses in different health care settings will prepare students to practice in areas including rehabilitation,
acute care and mental health.
After completing this programme students will be able to apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand to sit an exam to be registered as an Enrolled Nurse.
Tihei Mauri Ora Roopu
Students who identify as Māori or Pacific** have the option to complete their programme within the Tihei Mauri Ora Kaupapa (stream). The Tihei Mauri Ora Kaupapa is focused on improving Māori health outcomes in the community. Participation provides students with an increased focus on Māori health, customs, and protocols, as well as additional support through a manaaki model of pastoral care. This is achieved through the integration of individual knowledge and that of whānau, hapū and iwi. Tauira are encouraged to work together (mahitahi) with their academic whānau (whanaungatanga) to achieve excellence in nursing practice. You will be part of a programme where you are supported by senior nursing students and by staff in a way that is representative of Māori culture. The Tihei Mauri Ora kaupapa reinforces the need to protect and legitimise mātauranga Māori from both traditional and contemporary worlds within a professional nursing context.
Please note, this programme has additional costs.
Note: no value in the pre/co-requisite columns means there are no pre/co-requisites for that module.
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS4400 | Human Body Systems | 4 | 15 | ||
| NURS4401 | Nursing Practice 1 | 4 | 15 | ||
| NURS4402 | Professional Practice | 4 | 15 | ||
| NURS4403 | Hauora Population Health | 4 | 15 | ||
| NURS5500 | Knowledge and Evidence for Practice | 5 | 15 | NURS4400 | |
| NURS5501 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology | 5 | 15 | NURS4400 NURS4401 NURS4402 NURS4403 | |
| NURS5502 | Nursing Practice 2 | 5 | 30 | NURS4400 NURS4401 NURS4402 NURS4403 | |
| NURS5503 | Nursing Practice 3 | 5 | 30 | NURS4400 NURS4401 NURS4402 NURS4403 | |
| NURS6600 | Transition to Enrolled Nursing Practice | 6 | 30 | NURS4400 |
Students will have up to 6 hours per week of scheduled directed learning per module which may be in a classroom, online, or a nursing simulation laboratory. They will also have blocks of clinical placement throughout the three semesters.
Enrolled Nursing (Nēhi Whakauru) provides an opportunity for those wishing to be employed or already employed in health care to gain registration with the NCNZ as an enrolled nurse and develop a career pathway.
Graduates of this programme (who also meet Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements) will be competent to practise as an Enrolled Nurse in a variety of health care settings. Graduates of Enrolled Nursing (Nēhi Whakauru) are able to deliver nursing care and health education across the lifespan of health consumers.
On completion of the programme, graduates are eligible to apply to NCNZ to sit the state exam for registration as an enrolled nurse. Graduates will have gained a nationally recognised qualification in a sector with strong employment opportunities and career pathways.
In the first semester you’ll undertake one placement for three weeks anywhere within Health NZ Waikato. In the third semester, you’ll undertake a 6-week transition to practice placement anywhere within the Health NZ Waikato.
Please note that while you are on placement you will need access to a computer and the internet so you can undertake assessments and communicate with your tutor, etc.
Once you have submitted your application
After you have accepted your offer
General Academic Admission
a) Candidates are required to have:
i) Based on NZ high school achievement (secondary school study):
NCEA Level 2 including 10 credits in Level 1 Mathematics/or Numeracy, and 12 credits in Level 2 Science rich subjects; or
ii) Based on study completed at a NZ tertiary institution:
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Health Science Pathway; or
iii) a recognised equivalent (Bridging or Pre-Health); or
Based on Discretionary Entrance
Applicants who do not meet any of the entry options stated above, and think they have what it takes to complete this programme, can apply for ‘Discretionary Entrance’. The application is based on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme. The decision is at the discretion of the Head of School/Centre Director or their delegate. The ability to progress into further study depends on how successful the applicant is within the programme they apply and are accepted into under ‘Discretionary Entrance’.
Selection criteria
A self-declaration, providing information regarding:
i) criminal convictions;
Applicants are required to indicate whether they have been convicted of, or have been prosecuted for, a criminal offence. Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 some types of criminal conviction may result in the NCNZ refusing to register a person as an enrolled nurse.
ii) mental and physical conditions;
Applicants are required to indicate if they have had any mental and/or physical conditions, to demonstrate that they are fit for practice as a registered nurse. Under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 some types of physical or mental conditions may result in the NCNZ being unable to register a person as an enrolled nurse. A medical report may also be requested, where evidence of good health is required, as per NCNZ requirements.
iii) any learning disabilities or challenges that might affect participation in the programme; this will be used to activate support services.
iv) Personal statement, should outline why the applicant has chosen nursing as a career, demonstrate communication skills, describe personal qualities and self-responsibilities in relation to relevant aspects from their life experiences, their learning and practice which will enhance the application.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview to ensure they will meet the Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements for registration on completion of the programme.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a New Zealand Police Consent to Disclosure of Information form. The form will be sent to the Police Licensing and Vetting Service and returned in confidence to the Head of Nursing. Information on the Vetting Service is available from the New Zealand Police website
Safety check
The safety check will be required to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Children’s Act 2014. This may include, but is not limited to:
Unsatisfactory results arising from the full safety checking process may result in the ākonga being declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 in the academic band, (no lower than 6.5 in any subtest and must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test).
Note: The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA, therefore; applicants who have met New Zealand University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language proficiency.
PTE is not accepted for this programme as evidence of English language proficiency.
The Head of Nursing can request at any point that an IELTS or equivalent English language test be undertaken by an ākonga where English is a second language and where ākonga are experiencing communication difficulties in theory and/or clinical learning experience courses during the DEN programme. This additional testing will be at the cost of ākonga. Ākonga must achieve a minimum as set out above. Failure to demonstrate English language proficiency at this level will result in ākonga being withdrawn from the programme. (HPCA ACT 2003)
To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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Semester 1 2026
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