The top 10 careers you could work with an ITC Diploma!

A cruise company representative is just one of countless possible jobs you could be looking at with an ITC Level 5 diploma!

The travel and tourism industry employs several hundred thousand people (11%) in New Zealand alone, which means there are countless job opportunities here – and even more around the world.

Tourism is more than working on a plane or behind a hotel desk. It’s a diverse, global industry full of opportunity, especially when you hold a management-level qualification like the New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management (Level 5).

Here are 10 exciting pathways graduates can work toward:

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Why study the ITC level 5 diploma?

Ready to check in for a travel and tourism position in leadership or management? The ITC Level 5 diploma could be the next step for you!

Love the idea of working in an exciting, people-focused industry, but you’re not sure university is the right fit?

A Level 5 diploma could be exactly what you’re looking for.

The New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel Management (Level 5) is designed for students who are ready to move beyond entry-level knowledge and develop real management, leadership and industry skills.

So what makes Level 5 different?

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Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet — Study Tourism and Travel with ITC

Wondering if you should study with ITC this year? Here are some great reasons why you should!

Are you thinking about what you want to do next? Whether you’ve just finished school, are considering a career change, or want skills that open doors around the world, there’s still time to join full-time tourism classes at International Travel College in 2026!

We’ve helped thousands of students launch exciting careers in aviation, travel, tourism and hospitality – and there’s space for YOU to be part of our next intake.

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Our Courses Are Filling Up (But it’s not too late to join!)

The Level 3 Whangarei class excited to get started at ITC!

The year is off to a busy and exciting start for everyone at ITC – but if it’s not off to a great start for you, it’s not too late to join us!

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From Short Course High School Student to ITC Team Member!!!

Leilah in the ITC aircraft cabin.

Every year, high school students around Aotearoa learn about the travel and tourism industry through our Short Courses taught in high schools. Just two years ago, Leilah Va took one of these courses as a student at Edgewater College.

From there, she went on to study the New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a strand in Aviation Level 3, then the New Zealand Certificate in Travel Level 4. It goes without saying that Leilah was a dedicated, fantastic student, and now, she is one of ITC’s newest recruits as a Student Services Advisor.

Leilah is the perfect person to support new students, as she can lean on her own recent experiences as a student. Of course, we chatted to Leilah to learn more! (more…)

Meet Samantha Kingham: The ITC Grad Living the Dream at Disney World!

This ITC graduate is living her dream at Disney World!

For many young people starting out in the travel and tourism industry, the dream is to work at Disney World. Samantha Kingham didn’t just achieve that goal – she took it one step further by landing a coveted position on the Disney Entertainment and Performing team.

We of course had to learn more and share her story. So we chatted to Samantha and learned how what began with the feeling that Year 13 wasn’t for her, ultimately led her to the job of her dreams overseas!

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Meeting Demand, Supporting Northland: A Second Tourism Intake for Whangārei

ITC’s Mel with her Whangarei Academy

The strength of any industry lies in its people — and right now, New Zealand’s tourism and aviation sectors are thriving. With that growth comes opportunity, optimism, and an urgent need for skilled, job-ready professionals who are ready to step into exciting careers.

At the International Travel College (ITC) Whangārei Campus, we’re proud to share some exciting news: a second full-time Tourism intake will launch in July 2026, following overwhelming demand for our February start, which filled earlier than expected.

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Make 2026 Count: Where Your Future Truly Matters

A recent group of ITC level 4 graduates.

As a new year begins, many people find themselves asking the same question:

What’s next for me?

At ITC, we believe the answer starts with being seen, supported, and genuinely cared for — not just as a student, but as an individual with dreams, goals and a future worth investing in.

That belief is at the heart of everything we do.

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2026 is Here! Enrol with ITC and Get Started Today

Let your career goals take flight with ITC in 2026!

Happy New Year from everyone at the International Travel College of New Zealand! It’s an exciting time to be thinking about your future and kick-starting a career in travel, tourism, or aviation.

We’re thrilled to announce that our campuses will open on Monday, January 12 (next week!), and enrolments are now open for our 2026 courses. Whether you’re just finishing school, ready for a career change, or dreaming of working where others holiday, ITC has a pathway for you.

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ITC Industry Expo connects students with inspiring industry reps

The KiwiRail team at their booth at our recent Industry Expo.

One of the many perks of studying with ITC is the regular opportunity to meet with those in the industry, make connections, and gain real-world knowledge of the roles available in travel and tourism.

The annual ITC Industry Expo is just one of those opportunities, as it invites employers to talk about their workplaces, the roles available, and what it’s like to work there. It’s an event that all current and past students are invited to, and one that always results in incredible feedback from the students and employers alike.

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