NZ Recommend Majors
Healthcare
Bachelor of Healthcare
With the global ageing era, New Zealand’s steadily growing population and increasing awareness of health promotion, the healthcare sector outlook has remained consistently bright. According to statistical data, the proportion of the population aged 65 and over is expected to increase from approximately 17.5% to 40% between 2006 and 2036. The elderly population aged 65 and over requiring care is also rapidly increasing, and healthcare workers are projected to increase by approximately 2.5 times (around 50,000 people) during this period. Healthcare sector workers can pursue careers not only with the elderly population but also in various fields including hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools for people with disabilities, healthcare centres, substance abuse treatment and prevention centres, mental health treatment centres, the Ministry of Health and youth counselling centres.
Graduation Programmes
NZSE
New Zealand Healthcare Programme
Diploma in Community Health Care and Support (Level 7) – 1 year
- IELTS overall 6.0
- Post-Study Work Visa
- Aged or disabled carer, Community Support Worker, Rehabilitation counsellor, Health Educator, ACC Case and Claims Officer, Health
- Promotion Officer
Career Pathways After Graduation
Aged or disabled carer
This role involves helping elderly and disabled individuals maintain their daily lives in the comfort of their homes. Typically referred to as Aged or disabled carer, Personal carer or Personal Care worker, these are entry-level positions. According to New Zealand’s occupational classification level ANZSCO, it’s an occupation that requires slightly less skills at Level 4.
Community Support Worker
Depending on the role, these are subdivided as social and welfare worker or mental health worker. They assist individuals who are unable to look after themselves independently or manage their daily lives, such as the elderly, patients, disabled people, children, those in need of public assistance, homeless people, substance abusers or at-risk youth, providing them with practical or psychological and emotional support for their social reintegration.
Community Support Worker
Employment is also available in roles such as Rehabilitation counsellor, Health Educator, ACC Case and Claims Officer and Health Promotion Officer.
