Plain-language guides to study and careers in Aotearoa, from Nexties.https://www.nexties.com/en-nzhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/career-quiz-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/career-quiz-nz/An honest look at NZ career quizzes — Tahatū, personality and AI tools — what each does well, where they fall short, and how to find a direction that fits.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTExplainerAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/enrolled-nurse-vs-registered-nurse-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/enrolled-nurse-vs-registered-nurse-nz/Enrolled nurse vs registered nurse in NZ: compare the Level 5 diploma and Level 7 degree on study length, scope, salary and how to bridge between them.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTComparisonAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/health-careers-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/health-careers-nz/Health careers in NZ go far beyond nursing and medicine. Explore 8 in-demand pathways — support work to allied health — and which need no degree to start.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTListAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/high-demand-jobs-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/high-demand-jobs-nz/The most in-demand jobs in NZ, read from Green List and live SEEK data: health, trades, tech, teaching and social services — plus which need no degree.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTExplainerAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/mental-health-jobs-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/mental-health-jobs-nz/Mental health jobs in NZ span support work to clinical psychology — see the roles, pay, qualifications and how to start with a Level 3 certificate.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTExplainerAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/university-vs-polytechnic-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/university-vs-polytechnic-nz/Polytechnic vs university in NZ: compare applied and academic degrees, costs, duration and job outcomes — and why a polytechnic Level 7 degree is equal.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTComparisonAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/diploma-vs-degree-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/diploma-vs-degree-nz/Diploma vs degree in NZ: compare Level 5–6 and Level 7 study on duration, cost, career outcomes — and how to tell which one your target job requires.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTComparisonAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/high-paying-courses-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/high-paying-courses-nz/The courses behind NZ's best-paid careers — healthcare, engineering, IT, trades and finance — with salary ranges and which pay well without a degree.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTListAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-university-course-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-university-course-nz/Not sure what to study in NZ? A step-by-step way to choose a course when you're undecided — start with the job, then match the qualification level.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTExplainerAmy de Hamelhttps://www.nexties.com/blog/cyber-security-courses-nz/https://www.nexties.com/blog/cyber-security-courses-nz/Compare cyber security courses in NZ — online bootcamps to diplomas — with costs, certifications and entry requirements. No degree needed to start.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTExplainerAmy de Hamel