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Terms and Conditions – Draw - ‘Research into Perspectives of GenAI use in Online and Distance Education’ Information on how to enter the draw forms part of the conditions of entry.  Entry is only open to New Zealand residents who are current Open Polytechnic learners. The Promoter reserves...

In recognition of the status of te reo Māori as an official language of New Zealand, we will accept summative assessments provided in Māori.

Sharon Cooke joined the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand as Chief Executive in February 2026, bringing more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across aviation, technology, and higher education.  Before joining Open Polytechnic, Sharon served as Chief Executive of Airways International...

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Course content Topics include: Assessment skills. Gathering information. Maintaining professional records and report writing: including information management, confidentiality and privacy Workload management and self-care: including time management, prioritisation, and managing workplace...

multilingual/multicultural environments for supporting identity, learning and development of tamariki

This online course provides ākonga with opportunities to develop the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required to work in early learning services, basing their practice on Our Code Our Standards

This course builds on ākonga understanding of high-quality early childhood teaching. Ākonga will continue to develop their understanding of the Te Whāriki approach to learning and teaching, including assessment and planning approaches.

This professional experience placement provides ākonga with opportunities to develop the professional knowledge, skills and dispositions required to work in a school/kura. Ākonga are introduced to pedagogical skills, bi-cultural practices, and professional behaviours to ensure inclusive and respectful relationships with tamariki, parents, whānau and communities.

This course provides ākonga the opportunity to describe community integration and gain an in-depth understanding of the services and resources that are available within their community to support their work. Ākonga will be able to identify and apply workplace risk management tools and strategies. Risk management tools and strategies are linked to the organisation’s workplace policies and procedures. This course explores ethical practice within the health and wellbeing setting, specifically focussed on the disability sector.