Field   Health

Republication of Enrolled Nursing New Zealand qualifications

 

Republished qualifications

Ref

Version

Qualification Title

Credits

2889

3

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

180

5354

1

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

180

 

Republication information

Qualification Developer

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Reason for the review

Extension to the last date for entry and last date for assessment of this replaced qualification

Review date

December 2025

Outcome date

December 2025

Next review date

June 2030 (No change)

 

Summary of republication and consultation process

The New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) [Ref: 2889-3] was reviewed in June 2025. and replaced by the New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) [Ref: 5354-1]  

Ara Institute of Canterbury extended the last date for entry and last date for assessment, at the request of a provider, to allow for transition of learners onto the replacement qualification.

 

Main changes resulting from the republication

The last date for entry for version 3 of this qualification has been extended from 31 December 2025 to 31 July 2026. 

The last date for assessment for version 3 of this qualification has been extended  from 31 December 2026 to 31 December 2027.

All learners who have not completed the replaced qualification by 31 December 2027 must be transitioned to the replacement.

Both qualifications have been republished to signal this.

 

Transition information

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

2889

3

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

31 July 2026

31 December 2027

 

 

Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.

Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements may appeal to Ara Institute of Canterbury at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Ara Institute of Canterbury

P O Box 540

Christchurch Mail Centre

Christchurch 8140



Telephone: 0800 24 24 76

Email: quality@ara.ac.nz