Study and Learn

Specific wine courses are at Post-Grad level - Post-Grad diploma, Master of Science and PhD. 

Auckland University provides postgraduate students with the opportunity to live, study and work on beautiful Waiheke Island while studying for a career in Wine Science at the Goldwater Wine Science Centre.

Based 20km outside Christchurch, Lincoln University offers a range of Viticulture and Oenology programmes, with qualification levels ranging from Diploma and Bachelors, to Masters and PhD.

Massey University offers a number of programmes suitable for students with an interest in viticulture and/or agribusiness. These include the Bachelor of Agribusiness, Bachelor of Horticulture and the Bachelor of Science (Plant Science major) and their aligned Masters programmes. 

Based in Hawke's Bay, EIT offers a wide range of viticulture and winemaking qualifications both on-campus and by distance at various levels. 

Kick-start your pathway into viticulture and winery work, or advance into higher learning, by studying for a Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking. NMIT's flexible programmes enable students to study around the harvest season while achieving a work - life balance.

NMIT students use flexible on-campus and online learning options throughout New Zealand to learn from industry experts and regional employers. 

Based in Cromwell, the Central Campus of Otago Polytechnic offers Diplomas and Certificates in Cellar Operations, Horticulture, and Viticulture. 

A wide range of apprenticeships and courses for upskilling in viticulture and leadership whilst working in the wine industry.

Find out more about winegrowing courses here 

Find out more about apprenticeships here 

NZSWS is New Zealand’s leading provider of WSET courses and the only school approved to teach WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines

The New Zealand School of Food and Wine is the largest provider of WSET qualifications  in New Zealand.

It offers WSET Level One Award in Wines, WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits.

The New Zealand School of Food and Wine also offers  NZQA approved qualifications.

Certificate in New Zealand Wine Micro-credential - The is available online over 4 evenings. The wines are sent to participants to taste along with with Celia Hay at home. 

Certificate in Professional Wine Knowledge - Level 5 - This qualification provides the winery, retail, hospitality, hotel, and tourism sectors with individuals who are able to apply knowledge of international wine, spirits and alcoholic beverages, and their markets, to work in customer services, sales, or leadership roles. Includes WSET certificates.

Diploma in Professional Wine Management - Level 6 - This qualification provides winery, hospitality, hotel, and tourism sectors with graduates who are able to apply a comprehensive knowledge of global wine, spirit and alcoholic beverages to enhance the customer service relationships, brand values and digital Marketing, Sales management and destination marketing initiatives for these businesses.