About & Description

Innovative, hands-on learning that will prepare you for an exciting career. http://www.op.ac.nz/auckland

The Otago Polytechnic Auckland International (OPAIC) Team is made up of individually selected lecturers and support staff, who come from a range of cultural backgrounds and countries. OPAIC is a vibrant and diverse campus recognising success is not defined by gender, background, ethnicity or disability. The OPAIC Team are committed to building a safe, positive and inclusive higher learning environment that celebrates diversity, skills and cultural perspectives. The Auckland International Campus is located in the heart of Central Auckland, popularly known as the ‘City of Sails’. It’s New Zealand’s largest urban area with a diverse multi-cultural population and world class facilities. The city has plenty to offer from upper class shopping experiences and excellent museums to international standard theatres, art galleries and festivals. Auckland has been ranked the third best city in the world for quality of life and the eighth most liveable*. *Mercer Quality of Life, 2016 All classes are taught in English, although many staff do speak other languages and can therefore assist students in their native language. The Auckland International Campus is a partnership between Otago Polytechnic and Future Skills Academy.