New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Human Resource Management Strand)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Human Resource Management Strand)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)

Kickstart your career in Human Resource (HR) Management with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) - Human Resource Management Strand. Gain essential HR skills that will prepare you for entry-level roles in various business entities.

SIT now offers HyFlex ('Hybrid-Flexible') learning, providing the flexibility to choose between face-to-face and online classes for the Human Resource Management strand. 

Note: While there are no on-campus attendance requirements within this programme, you may be required to complete online assessments at a time set by the institution. Some assessments in this programme may also require you to work in groups. 

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Key Details
Invercargill / Hyflex
Qualification:
Diploma
Level:
5
Credits:
120
Duration:

One year full-time

Part-time study is available.

Study Modes:
Onsite or Flexible Distance
Dates:

2026 Semester 2: 06 July to 13 November

2026 Semester 3: 23 November to 29 January 2027

2027 Semester 1: 15 February to 25 June

2027 Semester 2: 12 July to 19 November
Fees:

This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.

  • NO tuition fees
  • Direct material costs are $665 full-time (GST inclusive), per year under the Zero Fees Scheme.

International Fees can be found here.

Get into Human Resource (HR) Management with the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Human Resource Management Strand). Learn core Human Resource Management skills that will help you get gain employment in a variety of business entities in entry-level Human Resource roles.

This course will teach you general business knowledge and essential Human Resource Management skills that are needed to succeed in a range of specialised business operational contexts.

Learn about:

  • Human Resource Management principles, functions and strategies
  • Business functions and the environment
  • Organisations in an Aotearoa NZ Context
  • Innovation
  • Change and HR practices
  • Health, Safety & Wellbeing

BSNS5001 Organisations in an Aotearoa New Zealand Context

BSNS5002 Business Environments

BSNS5003 Business Functions

BSNS5004 Change and Innovation

BSNS5301 Introduction to Human Resources

BSNS5302 People and Development

BSNS5303 Introduction to Health, Safety and Wellbeing

BSNS5304 Change and HR Initatives


 

Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Business (L5) Human Resource Management strand will have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a variety of business entities in entry-level Human Resource roles such as:

  • HR administrator, 
  • HR assistant, 
  • HR coordinator. 

The skills and knowledge can also be applied to supervisory or first line management roles.

Application criteria

To apply for the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5), you must be at least 16 years old when the programme begins, or have an approved Early Release Exemption.

You’ll also need to meet one of the following:

  • NCEA Level 2, including:
  • 8 literacy credits at Level 2 or above
  • 14 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above
  • An equivalent qualification, or
  • An approved Level 3 or higher qualification with a relevant pathway

Discretionary admission

If you don’t meet the standard entry requirements but believe you’re prepared to study at this level, you may apply for discretionary admission.

You’ll need to demonstrate that you have the ability and preparation to succeed in the programme. Admission is at the discretion of the relevant academic authority.

Programme-specific requirements

There are no additional programme-specific entry requirements.

Language and literacy requirements

All applicants must demonstrate the language and literacy skills needed for the programme. This is normally shown through:

  • 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above

If you can’t provide this evidence, you may be asked to demonstrate your ability through an approved proficiency test or an equivalent recognised under NZQA requirements.

English language requirements

International applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

You’ll need:

  • IELTS Academic: 5.5 overall, with no band below 5.0, from one test taken within the previous two years, or
  • An equivalent English language qualification accepted under NZQA requirements

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