Taking Enrolments
for Feb 2026
Native Tech’s Foundation Programme is designed for young people who are seeking an alternative to mainstream education and are looking for a pathway into digital and creative technologies. A place to find purpose, belonging and make friends.
Learners explore digital tools, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-management, while also strengthening identity and wellbeing.
Our programme combines practical projects, kaupapa Māori approaches, and wraparound pastoral care to ensure every learner feels valued and supported.
Graduates transition into higher-level study, industry pathways, or employment, with ongoing support to help them succeed long term.
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Interest & Download our Course Outline
To access our course outlines for both our accredited programmes (Levels 1–3) and non-accredited programme (Pre-Level 1), please fill out the form below. You’ll then receive an email with a link to the file.
Start your
Journey
Journey
Build confidence and skills with Foundations+, your first step into digital and creative tech. Progress into NZQA Levels 1-3 and unlock new opportunities.
Explore your
Creativity
Creativity
Dive into storytelling, content creation, illustration, and graphic design. Develop hands-on skills and bring your ideas to life as you progress. Gain skills that will suit any industry you move into.
Gain Skills for your Future Career
Learn coding, Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and game dev with real-world projects. Build the foundations for a future in software dev, machine learning, and infosec.
FIND SANCTUARY
Find your People
At Native Tech, you’re not just learning, you’re home. With skilled mentors, the latest tech, and a supportive whānau, our campus is a sanctuary where you can grow, create, and thrive.
Elevate your Learning
Gain in-demand skills, earn qualifications, in an innovative and creative space, and grow with hands-on experience, industry mentors, and full wrap-around support.
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NATIVE TECH
Campus
Located in the heart of Rotorua, Native Tech is Digital Natives Academy's most innovative programme to date providing 1,170 sqm of space alongside high spec computers, VR heatsets and expert mentors and navigators working with young people to help illuminate education, career and training pathways.
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Digital & Creative Tech Programme
Our next intake is February 2026.
Learners should be 15-24 and based in Rotorua and have no existing qualifications. An interest in digital and creative tech (game dev, video editing, drawing, esports, gaming, design, art, photography, business) is critical. For entry requirements for these accredited programmes, please view our course prospectus. *15 year olds will be considered but they must have an Early Learning Exemption from MOE to enrol.
Our programme runs from 10am-3pm, Monday - Friday (with afternoons open for projects) and Fridays for wellbeing. The programme is 20 weeks long (with 4 weeks of holiday time). There will be 2 intakes each year.
No cost, our programme is free.