Hands-on learning, grounded in the real world 🌏

Toi Ohomai is one of Aotearoa’s largest institutes of technology, known for practical, industry-connected learning that helps learners move confidently from study into work. With campuses across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, Toi Ohomai plays a key role in supporting regional talent and future-focused industries.

If you’re looking for learning that’s applied, supportive, and built around real outcomes, Toi Ohomai is well worth exploring.

What makes Toi Ohomai different 👀

🛠 Practical from day one

Learning at Toi Ohomai is hands-on and applied. You’ll spend time building real skills through projects, simulations, placements, and practical assessments designed to reflect the world you’re stepping into.

🤝 Designed with industry

Courses are shaped alongside employers and industry partners, helping ensure what you learn is relevant, current, and valued. Many programmes include work-integrated learning or direct industry experience.

🌱 Support that helps you stick with it

Smaller class sizes, approachable tutors, and strong learner support mean you’re not just a number. Toi Ohomai focuses on helping learners stay engaged, confident, and progressing.

🧭 Clear pathways, not pressure

You don’t need to lock in one big decision upfront. Many learners start with a certificate or diploma and build towards higher-level study as their goals become clearer.

Study areas you can explore 🎓

Toi Ohomai offers programmes across a wide range of future-focused fields, including:

💼 Business, accounting and management
🏗 Construction, engineering and trades
🎨 Creative industries and digital media
🧑‍⚕️ Health, wellbeing and community services
🍽 Hospitality, tourism and culinary arts
💻 Information technology and computing
🌿 Primary industries, horticulture and environmental studies
📚 Education and social services

Study options vary by programme and may include full-time, part-time, on-campus, or blended learning.

Who Toi Ohomai is a great fit for 🙌

Toi Ohomai could be right for you if you:

✅ Prefer learning by doing
✅ Want job-ready skills with real-world relevance
✅ Like the idea of strong tutor support
✅ Want flexibility as your plans evolve
✅ Are interested in staying connected to your region

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Many learners refine their direction as they go, and that’s completely normal.

Learning rooted in the regions 📍

With campuses and delivery sites across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato, Toi Ohomai is deeply connected to its communities and local industries. That regional focus creates strong employer links and meaningful opportunities for learners who want to build a future close to home, or use those skills anywhere.