Our Vision

To be the tertiary education provider of choice in the Aoraki community and to make a vital and necessary contribution to the economic, educational, social and cultural development of the region.

To be the provider of choice in the Aoraki community means:

• Excellence in education outcomes for students
• Excellence in customer and industry engagement
• Excellence in profile and position (nationally and internationally)
• Excellence in results (financial, academic quality, government priorities)

To make a vital and necessary contribution to the economic, educational, social and cultural development of the region means:

• Upskilling the region with appropriate qualifications
• Contributing to economic and social cohesion
• Providing relevant and practical skills for young people in the community, including literacy and numeracy
• Engaging in applied research and collaboratively solving industry problems
• Sharing equipment and facilities
• Continually listening to business and community needs, understanding problems and how best to support growth, productivity and economic success