I could launch into the workplace knowing how things get done and how to do them. That was a huge difference.
Our People, Your Support
Trust Built Over a Decade. Skills Built For Right Now.
We are an NZQA Registered provider
We won't let you drift
Progress is visible. Support is proactive.
Engagement matters
Presence and progress don’t go unnoticed.
Early follow-up
If momentum dips, we reach out early to reset direction.
Shared accountability
You bring commitment. We provide structure and steady support.
Built Into The Programme
The DMS Support Model
Enrolment + Onboarding
Enrolment + Onboarding
Enrolment interview
A structured conversation to confirm fit, clarify career direction and identify constraints before day one. We assess alignment, not just eligibility.
Onboarding session
One-to-one setup covering weekly time commitment, digital platforms, submission expectations and calendar planning. You leave knowing how your study will realistically fit into your life.
Orientation Week
Live introduction to tutors, classmates and systems. Clear explanation of assessment standards, feedback style and participation expectations.
You begin with clarity and defined expectations.
Delivery + Momentum
Delivery + Momentum
Momentum matters more than motivation.
Live weekly classes
Scheduled sessions with active discussion and Q&A. Work is unpacked in real time, not left to interpretation.
Defined deadlines
Clear submission dates create structure. You always know what is due and when.
Project feedback
Written and verbal feedback that identifies what to tighten, rethink or strengthen. Not generic encouragement. Specific direction.
Office hours
Bookable time with tutors to review drafts, pressure-test thinking or clarify expectations before submission.
Targeted one-to-one support
If confidence dips or performance shifts, conversations are initiated early.
You are not expected to self-diagnose problems.
Oversight + Adjustment
Oversight + Adjustment
Progress is visible. Patterns are monitored.
Attendance visibility
Participation in live sessions is tracked.
Submission tracking
Missed or late work is flagged and followed up.
Progress check-ins
Scheduled academic and wellbeing check-ins to maintain momentum.
Mid-point feedback
A formal review of performance to adjust approach before the final stretch.
Small issues are addressed before they become bigger ones.
Capability + Career Preparation
Capability + Career Preparation
Capability must translate beyond the classroom.
Portfolio reviews
Structured critique of final work to ensure it stands up to employer scrutiny.
LinkedIn feedback
Profile positioning and clarity review focused on employability, not aesthetics.
Industry exposure
Live briefs, internship pathways or employer engagement integrated into the programme where available.
The aim is career-readiness, not just graduation.
Graduate Support + Continuity
Graduate Support + Continuity
Support does not end at the final assessment.
Reference-ready tutors
Tutors can genuinely speak to your work, strengths and development areas.
Follow-up contact
A structured check-in to support your next move into industry.
You leave with evidence, relationships and continued access - not just a qualification.
We're online. But never hands-off.
Flexible delivery. Direct support. Real accountability.
Meet your advisors + support team
Our advisors understand that most learners are balancing study with work and life.
They provide structure, clarity and direct support when pressure builds.
Meet your advisors + support team
Our advisors understand that most learners are balancing study with work and life.
They provide structure, clarity and direct support when pressure builds.
Discover. Match. Succeed.Phil Woods
Recruitment Advisor
Develop. Mind. Strength.Shirley Wood
Wellbeing Coach
Dream. Mana. Success.Terehia Walker
Cultural Support Advisor
Develop. Mentor. Support.Sharon Cummings
Student Success Advisor
Design. Map. Systems.Leo Falasca
Programme Coordinator | Diploma in Digital Marketing + Tutor
Design. Made. SimpleTyler Jade
Programme Coordinator | Social Media Marketing + Tutor
Industry Pace. Academic Backbone
Loved by Employers. Proven by Alumni.
Commercial Standards
Work is shaped by how digital operates now.
Live Discussion.
Thinking is tested in the room, not after submission.
Supported Progress.
Set up clearly. Guided consistently. Challenged to improve.
Employment Outcomes
From Study to Work
1Active Hiring
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Active Hiring
At any given time, SEEK shows hundreds of live digital marketing vacancies across New Zealand, across major centres and regional markets.
Because the work is platform-based and digitally delivered, many roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility.
Digital marketing is location-agnostic by nature.
This is active, visible hiring demand across levels, industries and working models.
Source: SEEK New Zealand live job listings (2026 snapshot).
2Applied Capability
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Applied Capability
Marketing is fast-paced and performance-driven. Most teams do not have the capacity to train from scratch.
Employers respond to graduates who understand how marketing connects to measurable outcomes and who can contribute from day one.
They are not looking for perfection. They are looking for commercial awareness, confidence with performance data and an understanding of how campaigns are planned, executed and evaluated.
DMS graduates are trained within that applied framework. That readiness is why employers approach us directly when roles become available.
3Structural Demand
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Structural Demand
Industry reporting continues to highlight digital capability shortages across sectors. Source: MBIE labour commentary; industry reporting. At the same time, digital marketing remains one of the most advertised marketing categories on SEEK. The opportunity exists. Career Support focuses on helping graduates move confidently into it.
Testimonials
I hadn’t studied in 17 years. Getting back into learning was easier than I thought.
Studying in the evenings gave me time to manage my business and family commitments.
I nailed the job tests and got hired...the Diploma gave me the skills to stand out against every other applicant.
Everything I was learning I could apply the next day.
This course was a game changer. Our Facebook Live reached 4,400 people and nearly 1,000 engaged.
I landed a digital marketing job halfway through the course - and every day I’m amazed at how much I’m putting straight into client work.
I landed a paid internship before graduating.
The night I handed in my final assessment, I started my new job the very next day
I felt so much more confident communicating with website developers and building client websites.
During my course I developed eight different marketing campaigns for existing brands.
I took over my ads and increased ROI eight-fold.
I had an actual portfolio I could show employers. Which made getting a job much easier.
One of my TikToks hit 2.6 million views. The Diploma gave me the skills to turn that passion into a career.
The tutors are industry experts with industry connections.
Uni wasn’t for me. DMS was.
The course gave me a 12-month SEO roadmap. Within 3 months, organic traffic was up 68%.
When I studied the Master's degree, we did a lot of research into marketing and competitors. We didn't learn about search engine marketing or optimisation at all.
I learnt SEO at DMS and saved my company $40,000 a year.
I started with no academic background. I left with multiple job offers.
I brought design work in-house and saved my company over $100,000.
Kiki landed a paid internship in digital marketing before graduating!
You don't just study theory-you apply it immediately. I came out of the course feeling completely work-ready.
The applied diploma gives you a huge edge. It's practical and valuable in the real world.