Celebrating the achievements of NZSE College’s class of 2026

On Friday 9 October, hundreds of NZSE College graduates gathered at the International Convention Centre in Auckland City to celebrate the culmination of their studies.

Marking 20 years of delivering education to international learners, the day was colourful and uplifting, with graduates dressed in their finest and carrying an infectious sense of excitement. Across three sessions, each cohort had its moment in the spotlight, including the very first graduates of NZSE College’s Bachelor of Business Information Management (Level 7).

The morning began with celebrating graduates from the Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support (Level 7). NZSEG Group CEO Wendy Liao kicked off the session, reflecting on her own academic journey. “Like many of you, I balanced work and study. It has its challenges, but you overcame everything that was thrown at you. I hope that when you embark on your next journey, you carry this spirit of commitment and innovation, to make a lasting, positive impact in your field.”

Guest speaker Stephen Grady, Principal of Matua Ngaru School, also congratulated the graduates on entering a profession dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of others. He described their work as “a noble calling, where they uplift the health, dignity, and wellbeing of our communities”.

While graduation day may look polished, Grady reminded the audience of the hard mahi behind each qualification. Graduates had navigated practical placements, assignments, family responsibilities, and life’s unexpected complexities to reach this moment, making their achievements all the more significant.

“You didn’t just pass, you have developed resilience and knowledge,” he said.