Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) Petone Campus

Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) was established in 1904 and is a government-owned institution that has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s education for over 100 years. WelTec is a strategic partner with Whitireia Community Polytechnic, delivering a range of career choices to International students. WelTec trains around 6,100 domestic and international students per year. They offer a range of industry-led qualifications from certificates through to degrees and postgraduate programmes. Their qualifications are future-focused, developed with industry to give students practical skills to pursue their career goals.

It is really important to make your accommodation arrangements for your first days in New Zealand before you leave your home country.  WelTec offers a variety of accommodation options to suit your needs and we can help you make the best choice for your situation. As part of our service to International Students, the International support team is available to help you with your accommodation needs and to assist you to settle into whatever type of accommodation you choose. 

Read below for information about short and long-term accommodation options, including:

• Whitireia and WelTec-approved Homestay,
• Short-term temporary accommodation options, and
• Advice on renting a private apartment or house

Whitireia and WelTec approved homestay

• We can help you find homestay accommodation through our registered homestay hosts. They are New Zealand families who will support and assist you in becoming familiar with New Zealand life. Your English skills will develop quickly as well. All the host families are police vetted.
• You need to book a homestay a minimum of 2 weeks before arriving in New Zealand.

Short-term Accommodation in Wellington
Wellington city and the surrounding suburbs have a number of short-term and temporary accommodation options. When arranging these please ensure you go through the proper websites as these will provide you with some level of protection.  Ranked second in the world for the personal safety of its residents and visitors, Wellington is one of the only capital cities in the world accredited as a 'Safe Community’ - a ranking endorsed by the World Health Organisation

Make sure you select the monthly stay option to get the best prices.  There are also a number of backpacker/hostel accommodation options at Hostelworld Once you arrive you can also look on the notice boards on all campus’s for accommodation options with other students.

Advice on renting a private apartment or house

• Other accommodation options are renting independently or flatting (sharing an apartment/house) with other people.
• If you decide to rent or flat there are some regulations, you need to get familiar with before entering into an agreement with the owner of the apartment (Landlord)
• Tenancy Agreement: by law, there must be an agreement in writing, the landlord must provide you with a copy of it, read all the clauses carefully.
• If you are living with other people in one flat, one of you will be the leaseholder, this means the person who signs the rental agreement and will be responsible for the flat.  You will need a Bond: equivalent to 4 weeks rent, this safeguards the landlord from any damage you may cause, or if you fail to pay rent. All Bonds are held by the Tenancy Services and are refundable when you move from the property (if all is in order)
• Rent is often paid weekly (not monthly)
• You may pay for your rent through direct debit (deposit) or automatic payment into the landlord’s bank account, if you pay in cash you must receive a receipt for your records.
• You need to consider other costs like electricity, gas, internet, telephone (landline) and food.

At WelTec's Petone campus, students and staff have access to several amenities, such as a library, learning commons, prayer room, café, and free parking. Additionally, the Wellington campus has a cafeteria for both employees and students and Bistro 52, a training restaurant. 

At the Petone Campus of the Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), students can enjoy a range of sports and recreation facilities, such as a gym, fitness center, and sports ground. Additionally, WelTec provides an Exercise Science and Recreation Certificate at Level 5, which is designed to produce graduates who possess comprehensive knowledge and skills to assist others in enhancing their physical health and overall well-being.