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Meet our Academic & Quality Coordinator Star – Allison Jones

Posted on 06/08/2025 by

Allison Jones joined the ITC family in 2019, where she began her adventure as a Tutor at the Auckland City Campus.  Being a part of the student journey and creating magic moments on campus has always been a highlight for Allison.  Leading many ITC events and creating fun memories for students along the way.  
 
Allison’s understanding of the qualifications and enthusiasm and love for industry has lead to her role as Academic Quality Coordinator.  This roles is crucial to ensuring what we deliver the highest quality education we can offer. Read more to find out how Allison’s journey in the tourism industry began.
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Meet Manuri: A recent Study From Work graduate who took the HR micro-credential to support her management role

Posted on 30/07/2025 by

Manuri Mudalige recently completed the HR micro-credential with Study From Work.

Did you know that Study From Work offers NZQA-accredited micro-credentials? This micro-credentials are designed for those already in the workforce who are looking to upskill and improve their knowledge.

Manuri Mudalige recently completed the HR micro-credential, which offers 15 credits at Level 5. She was already working in a HR role, but wanted to further upskill and expand her knowledge.

We took the opportunity to ask Manuri a few questions about her experience!

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What are some of the travel and tourism jobs you could do with a qualification from ITC?

Posted on 23/07/2025 by

ITC graduate Lynelle is working in cabin crew – just one of the amazing jobs available in travel and tourism!

Travel and tourism is one of the biggest industries in New Zealand, and the world. And there are so many more roles you could take than most people even realise.

Part of our job at ITC isn’t just to give you an industry-recognised qualification, but also to show our students the huge variety of jobs out there. This is often how our students learn about the different possibilities – and how they discover exactly what it is they want to do with their careers.

Without further ado, here are 9 of the best travel and tourism jobs you could try!

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Check out ITC at our upcoming free open days!

Posted on 18/06/2025 by

We’re already half way through 2025 – do you know what’s next for you?

If you’re unsure, or if you’ve been thinking about studying with ITC, we’ve got the answer for you: Come along to an ITC campus open day and lock in your plans for the second half of your year or 2026!

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Why study the Level 4 Certificate in Travel with ITC!

Posted on 04/06/2025 by

Leilani Leith worked at Weta Unleashed as part of her Level 4 studies!

The ITC Level 4 Certificate in Travel is like a giant key that unlocks the world of tourism and travel for our graduates.

Many students will come to us and get started with a Level 3 qualification, then go on to study level 4 – which adds a whole extra layer of skills and knowledge to your repertoire (and your CV).

Here are just some of these reasons why you should seriously consider enrolling in Level 4 with us!

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What are your plans for after your school ball?

Posted on 14/05/2025 by

Once the school ball is over, what happens next?

It’s school ball season, which typically means everyone is talking about what they’re wearing, who they’re going with, how they’re getting there, and what they’re doing immediately after the ball.

But what about after that?

For some students, attending year 13 is all about the school ball, but the motivation and interest just isn’t there after the event. If you’re still turning up but not paying attention and not interested in finishing the year, remember that there are other options.

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Want to work from home one day? Start by studying from home!

Posted on 07/05/2025 by

Many people love working from home for the flexibility, comfort, and lack of commute.

Working from home has become a hugely popular style of work, especially since the pandemic. And even though there are a lot of travel and tourism jobs that require you to be on site, there are also plenty that allow you to work from home some or all of the time.

From travel agents and advisors to customer service roles, there are opportunities for those in the travel and tourism industry to enjoy the perks of working from home – while still being part of this incredible industry.

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Hear from the ITC student whose International Working Holiday experience has been “life changing”!

Posted on 22/01/2025 by

ITC graduate Leandri’s journey has been incredible so far. Hear what she’s been up to!

The team at ITC is often as much a family as it is a college, as we stay in touch with our students and cheer on their successes as they gain experience in the industry and travel around the world.

We recently heard from an Auckland City Campus student, Leandri. Leandri was initially upset about not getting her dream job elsewhere, but ITC Employment Consultant Sarndra suggested an internship with International Working Holidays.

“We made some calls and the rest is history!”, explained Sarndra.

Here’s Leandri’s incredible update:

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ITC graduate launches herself into big new role with AJ Hackett

Posted on 11/12/2024 by

Graduate Fleur has already had an incredibly exciting career – and she’s only just begun!

In early 2023, we chatted with ITC graduate Fleur who had just landed an incredible role with AJ Hackett.

Two years on, we heard about her adventures overseas, and her promotion to a managerial level at AJ Hackett. And since ITC loves to stay in touch with graduates and celebrate their successes, we thought we’d share her wonderful stories and news with new students considering following in her footsteps!

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Not sure what to get your travel-loving friend or loved one this Christmas? Why not an ITC Online course!

Posted on 04/12/2024 by

Looking for a gift for a travel-loving friend or loved one? Why not give them an ITC Online Course?

Some people can be hard to buy for, but our ITC Online Courses can make your life much easier this Christmas.

These courses are the perfect travel gift idea for anyone interested in working in travel and tourism, and could be a great way to encourage someone to take a step towards pursuing these subjects as a career.

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