about wITT
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities.
WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Maori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Hairdressing, Fashion, Beauty Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences and Agriculture.
WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.
WITT's main campus is in New Plymouth, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. The campus contains a cafeteria, art blocks, computer labs, engineering workshops, hospitality facilities (including a training restaurant and cafe) and most recently, two student accommodation blocks offering modern and affordable living.
WITT focuses its courses particularly on vocational outcomes, and seeks to ensure that graduates are able to enter the workforce successfully or to advance their careers through further education or training.
Our small size means that we are able to focus on the needs of our students and provide high-quality tuition in a small class environment.
We also work very closely with industry to ensure that our students get real industry experiences and are able to learn from this on–job training.
Our well-qualified staff are dedicated to helping our students to achieve positive learning outcomes. Our qualifications are well-regarded both regionally and nationally.
VISION STATEMENT
Learning excellence in partnership.
MISSION STATEMENT
“The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, through partnership with its communities, and by honouring the Treaty of Waitangi, is committed to providing viable, excellent, innovative and flexible learning that seeks to anticipate and meet the needs of learners and staff, in a stimulating educational environment, serving our communities and those who come to learn with us.”
OUR VALUES
- The courage to lead and make the right decisions for WITT and our students
- To be responsible and accountable for our own actions
- To continuously build a culture of quality and success
- To respect and honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- To uphold honesty and integrity in all things
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Learning Excellence in Partnership
“Ako”, in te reo Maori (Maori language), means both to learn and to teach. This duality expresses the essence of our philosophy of learning and teaching. Good learning takes place when an effective partnership is created between learners and teachers.
Learners and teachers have responsibilities to each other, as well as to themselves.
WITT is committed to offering high-quality lifelong learning together with flexible and innovative delivery, that respects diversity and promotes excellence.