Capable NZ

When Silver Fern Farms employees and Otago Polytechnic graduates Ricky Fife & Susan Dunn reflect on the past year, they see more than textbooks, deadlines, and long hours of writing.

The graduates see a journey that challenged them, strengthened them, and ultimately transformed how they view themselves and their careers.

Their Bachelor of Applied Management studies began in mid-2024 when Silver Fern Farms launched a new opportunity for Māori staff to gain formal qualifications through Otago Polytechnic’s Capable Māori programme. Read more: https://capable.nz/blog/learner-stories/a-capable-hand-for-silver-fern-farms-maori-employees

Phillip Armstrong used his Capable NZ qualification to bring together his practical industry experience and health and safety knowledge to improve efforts to reduce worker harm. Read all about his study journey: https://capable.nz/blog/learner-stories/phillip-armstrong-graduate-diploma-in-professional-practice

Capable NZ Construction graduate Eteniu (Eddie) Lemana says it’s never too late to dream and motivate yourself to learn new things. The 59-year-old received two job offers shortly after completing his diploma with us this July. Read more: https://capable.nz/blog/learner-stories/eteniu-eddie-lemana-new-zealand-diploma-in-construction-level-6-construction-management

Jeremy Hanshaw’s journey with Capable NZ was transformational, enabling him to complete his doctorate while continuing his international consultancy work. Jeremy is a transnational, transdisciplinary international higher education consultant currently based in Cambodia. He has 30 years of experience as an education practitioner. Read about his study journey: https://capable.nz/blog/learner-stories/dr-jeremy-hanshaw-doctor-of-professional-practice