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Higher EducationOtago, New Zealand501-1000 Employees
Otago Polytechnic is a higher education institution based in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, delivering practical, career-oriented tertiary education. It emphasizes hands-on learning and applied research, aiming to improve student outcomes while contributing to environmental sustainability, community well-being, and local economic activity through enterprise. The organization collaborates with industries and community partners to identify solutions and opportunities, and it maintains an inclusive environment welcoming people of all genders, races, ages, abilities, and beliefs. In February 2026, the institution expanded its facilities to serve Dunedin and the wider Oceania region, and opened a larger space for Pasifika learners on the Dunedin campus. It also pursues ongoing collaborations with other education providers and industry partners, including a planned expansion of apprenticeship training with the Southern Institute of Technology in the lower South Island.