Vision and values
At Skills Institute, we transform your potential into workplace success through hands-on training that opens doors to secure employment.
What drives us forward
The foundation that drives our training approach
Learning that works
Our courses connect directly to job opportunities because we design them with the employers who'll hire you.
You're known by name
Your tutors understand your goals, challenges and strengths – that's how we help you succeed.
Doors that stay open
We target essential job sectors where skilled workers are always needed, regardless of economic conditions.
Built on 30+ years of getting results
Skills Institute combines the strengths of Skills Ignite and Skills Premier. Our NZQA Category 1 rating and industry partnerships ensure you learn with the best for career security. We build confidence and open doors to steady employment. Our graduates find meaningful work in sectors that always need skilled professionals.
Where the world meets opportunity
International students build foundations for global careers here. Our comprehensive support ensures every student adapts successfully while contributing diverse perspectives that enrich our learning community.
This exchange strengthens skills and networks benefiting everyone, creating pathways extending beyond graduation.
Industry expertise meets personal growth
Our tutors are working professionals who've succeeded in the fields they teach. This creates learning experiences that translate directly into employment readiness.
We're building a community where skills, networks and achievement create lasting career opportunities.