Here are the 10 best private training establishments in New Zealand for 2026, ranked by 2025 median annual earnings one year after graduation for young adults (under 25) with Level 4 or higher certificates or diplomas in the broad New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) subject area of “Management and Commerce.”
Private training establishments in New Zealand are tertiary institutions that offer vocational qualifications and industry-relevant training for young adults pursuing careers in business, management, and commerce.
A higher median annual earnings among young adult graduates one year after graduation suggests higher graduate earning potential.
Top 10 Private Training Establishments in New Zealand
NZSE
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $58,000 (NZD)
Cornerstone Education
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $56,000 (NZD)
ICL Education Group
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $55,000 (NZD)
People Potential
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $48,000 (NZD)
Queenstown Resort College
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $43,000 (NZD)
International Travel College of New Zealand
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $43,000 (NZD)
New Zealand Management Academies
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $42,000 (NZD)
New Zealand School of Tourism (Rotorua Campus)
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $41,000 (NZD)
Crown Institute of Studies
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $40,000 (NZD)
Pacific International Hotel Management School
Median Annual Earnings of Young Adult Graduates One Year After Graduation: $37,000 (NZD)
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