Study the New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage and become a qualified massage therapist. You will be able to work in the health and massage therapy industry and deliver remedial massage and wellness and relaxation massage.
SIT is now offering this course in HyFlex ('Hybrid-Flexible') which combines face-to-face and online learning.
One year full-time
2025 Semester 1: 10 February to 21 November
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
International Fees can be found here.
The New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage will give you the recognised qualification needed to work independently in the massage industry.
You will learn the skills and knowledge needed to professionally deliver remedial massage and wellness and relaxation massage in the health or massage industries.
Students will learn to:
Aim: Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide remedial massage services and progress to higher-level massage therapy qualifications.
Purpose: Educate competent remedial massage therapists for the health sector and massage therapy profession.
Click here for more details on each paper, including compulsory block courses and online sessions
Course content:
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Graduates of this diploma will be qualified to work as remedial massage therapists in a broad range of remedial massage settings.
Settings include:
To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold the New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5), or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4, or a recognised equivalent; and 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.
Specific requirements
This programme is taught using HyFlex delivery.
Blended delivery: HyFlex delivery allows students the flexibility to remain in their hometown massage therapy clinics and communities. Teaching occurs using a mix of online learning, practical experience, and traditional classroom teaching during compulsory block courses in Invercargill. Block week linen requirements will be discussed prior to the Block weeks commencing. The term 1 timetable will be available in early February 2024
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