Gaining this qualification will provide the health sector and the massage therapy industry with people who can provide remedial massage services.
Graduates will be capable of working independently or within a multidisciplinary clinical setting.
SIT offers this course in a HyFlex ('Hybrid-Flexible') format, blending face-to-face and online learning for added flexibility. Teaching occurs using a mix of online learning, practical experience, and traditional classroom teaching during compulsory block courses in Invercargill.
HyFlex delivery allows students the flexibility to remain in their hometown massage therapy clinics and communities. There is an opportunity to study full-time or part-time within this programme.
One year full-time
2026 Semester 1: 09 February to 20 November
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
International Fees can be found here.
Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) will be able to:
Evaluate, select and apply a range of self-management and client service knowledge and skills to meet remedial massage client and industry requirements.
The programme is designed to provide ākonga/students with a wide range of knowledge and skills. With four courses in each semester, there is a clear staircase from one course to the next which progressively builds the required knowledge and skills to gain this qualification.
Course content:
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work as remedial massage therapists in a broad range of settings, including:
To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5), or the first year of the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage or an equivalent programme of study to NZQA Level 5. Also required is a personal health declaration and Police check.
International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 6 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5.5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5). To meet the entry requirement for the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) you must hold the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) or equivalent.
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Level 6) and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve
Please Note: Students failing to attend for 80% of the timetabled programme hours may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement
Graduates can continue their education with:
Year 3 of the Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage