Meet Tim
Rea's Head Coach
Unlock in-demand skills
Learn What Employers Want
- Deloitte
- Watercare
- Auckland Council
Download our programme details to discover what skills New Zealand’s best employers are looking for in graduates.
Part-Time Study. Guaranteed $50k-$60k+ Job*
Accelerated Pathway Programme
7-month pathway to a guaranteed $50k-$60k+ job in tech. Rewrite your future with a flexible programme of study, no tuition fees upfront & the ability to earn while you learn.
- Job Guarantee*
- Industry Certifications
- Paid Cadetship
- Online
- Dedicated Tutor & Coach
- Job Ready From Day 1
- Multiple Career Pathways
*Terms & Conditions Apply
Rewrite your future in 7 months
Programme overview
Academy
18 weeks
Learn skills & get work ready
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Part Time
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Virtual / Online
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Labs: 7pm-9pm Monday-Thursday
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Hackathon: 3 x Saturday's 9am-3pm
Cadetship
12 weeks
Paid on-the-job training
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Full Time
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Living Wage: $22.50 / hr
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On location in Auckland or Christchurch
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Labs: Tuesday-Thursday
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Hackathon: 1 x Saturday 9am-3pm
Paid
Job
Ongoing
$50k-$60k+ job in tech
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Full Time
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Wage: $27.75 to $30.55+ / hr
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On location in Auckland or Christchurch
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Community support for first 90 days
Paid
Rea Coach
“Not only has coaching changed the way I perform at work, it has given me a set of skills to unlock an even better life. Wow!”
100,000s new jobs in New Zealand & Australia by 2025
Why start a career in tech?
Rea certified tech professionals will join one of the fastest growing technology communities in the world. Millions of jobs are waiting with major brands – in New Zealand, Australia and worldwide – for people with the skills in design, configuration and solution-building. Earning in excess of $50k, to $150K and beyond is a reality, as is the opportunity to make a positive impact. You don’t need to be technical to join us! All it takes is commitment and readiness to learn. Rea is here to help you re-write your future – apply today!
Ready to go?
Upcoming start dates
Dates | Duration |
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24th Jan 2022Status: In Progress | 30 weeks 18 weeks academy + 12 weeks paid cadetship |
4th July 2022Status: Application Open | 30 weeks 18 weeks academy + 12 weeks paid cadetship |
5th September 2022Status: Application Open | 30 weeks 18 weeks academy + 12 weeks paid cadetship |
We focus on soft skills & technical skills
Our curriculum
Soft Skills are Life Skills. Our curriculum teaches you about YOU. The aspects of your psychology, performance, communication, teamwork and leadership that matter. With culture and inclusion at the core of learning at Rea, your soft skills will flourish. Live, practical group sessions offer all learners the technical skills pathways and interactive experience of working in the world of tech. The social networks and confidence you build with Rea are key to the ongoing success you deserve.
Before Programme Starts
Every learner must attend complete their enrolment & pre-programme activities.
Foundations: People, Business & Technology
Learning styles, energy management, focus & building a success plan.
Learn how organisations work & get things done. Develop the professional skills your need to succeed in the technology world.
Develop a technology mindset & learn how to think critically & solve real-world problems using technology.
Learn how organisations work & get things done. Develop the professional skills your need to succeed in the technology world.
Develop a technology mindset & learn how to think critically & solve real-world problems using technology.
Mid-Internship Break
Time to refresh, review your learning & recharge for the next phase of the programme.
Human-Centred Design Project & Tech Specialisation
Design a solution to a real-world problem by applying the skills you are learning. Work in teams and learn how to build teams that thrive at work.
Learn the technical skills you need to be work-ready for your cadetship. Build apps, dive into data & master how to configure technology to solve problems.
Learn the technical skills you need to be work-ready for your cadetship. Build apps, dive into data & master how to configure technology to solve problems.
Notice Period & Tech Specialisation Cont.
Once you have received an offer from your employer, you have 4 weeks to prepare for your paid cadetship.
If you are currently working, this is the time you will resign from your current job.
If you are currently working, this is the time you will resign from your current job.
Cadetship
Apply your new skills to a real-life project while still having all the support & help from your coaches & tutors.
Continue your structured learning, further mastering your technical, business & soft skills.
On-The-Job Support
Support is only a button click away for the first 90 days of your job.
Rea Guarantee
Once you meet our performance requirements and graduate, we will find you a job within six months.
If we don’t, you only pay 50% of the fees.
Learn the skills you need
How Rea compares
Rea | University | DIY | |
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Technical training (Hrs) | 500+ | Unknown | 0 |
Soft skills training (Hrs) | 200+ | 0 | 0 |
Total cost | $5.5k | $24k-$100k | $200-$2k |
Scholarships available | $5.5k | ||
Payment options | |||
Cost if unemployed | $0 | $24k-$100k | $200-$2k |
Dedicated tutor | |||
Dedicated coach | |||
Job guarantee* | |||
Guaranteed cadetship* | |||
Real-world projects | |||
Paid cadetship | |||
On-the-job support |
Real-World Practitioners
Technical training
We work directly with certified training providers to deliver a unique blend of live training, self-directed exercises, hands-on learning and real-world projects. Combined with local expertise and mentors, Rea learners are taught to master the technical curriculum.
On-demand tutors, the Rea learning community and mentors will support you, alongside a bespoke curriculum designed for you to succeed.
- Live virtual training
- Self-directed exercises & modules
- Virtual "Sand-pits" for testing-driving your knowledge
- Real-world projects
- Integrated with our soft-skills curriculum
- World-class tutors
- Industry recognised
Performance coaches
Soft skills training
Imagine a coach who always has your back? Knows when to push and when you simply need a helping hand? Rea’s performance coaches guide learners through a continuous conversation of what it means to live and work our best lives.
Learners receive 200+ hrs of small-group coaching (25 people or fewer) throughout the programme. Our coaches help learners discover and leverage their strengths, transform habits and develop the foundations for fulfilment in their tech careers.
- Live virtual coaching
- Strengths-based coaching
- Performance focus
- Access to one-on-one support
- Industry recognised
Rea Coach
“Not only has coaching changed the way I perform at work, it has given me a set of skills to unlock an even better life. Wow!”
A week in the life of
Programme schedule
The programme is delivered online. Although content and events change each week, here is an example of a typical week with Rea.
Time | Activity |
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Monday: 7pm-9pm | Introduction To Design Thinking
Explore how design thinking is used to solve problems. Use design thinking to solve a community problem in a 60-minute design jam. |
Tuesday: 7pm-9pm | Values Discovery
Understand what values are & why they are important. Identify what’s important to you& what you value most. Harness these in life & work. |
Wednesday: 7pm-9pm | Understanding Organisations
What is an organisation, how do they function & where do things go wrong? Learn how to navigate & work inside an organisation so you thrive at work. |
Thursday: 7pm-9pm | Life Audit
Explore the key areas that make up your life & identify what’s working & what’s not. Build a plan to close the gap. |
HackathonSaturday: 9am-3pm(Only 4 weekends during the programme) | Design Lab
In small groups, use the design thinking process to identify a problem to solve, engage with the community, build a prototype as a solution, get feedback & pitch your idea. |
Rea’s here to help
Programme support
Choosing to study or change careers can be challenging. That’s why we provide support as part of our programme plus some extra options for those who need it.
What’s included
- On-demand chat & video support with coaches & tutors
- Job matching & preparation coaching
- 300+ hrs of coaching
- Access to mentors & the Rea Community
- On the job coaching for 3 months
Additional support
- Subsidised computer + noise-cancelling headphones package
- Study space access (Locations to be confirmed)
- Full scholarships for Maori & Pasifika learners
Low risk fees
Payment options
Rea is a 21st century education, backed by industry and employers who guarantee jobs. Your future employer pays two-thirds of your tuition fees when you are hired. Learners have three simple options for paying the rest. Where available, we work with governments and other funds to subsidise fees.
Income Dependent Loan
- Pay nothing until you start earning
- 0% interest
- Terms & Conditions Apply
Scholarships
- For Māori & Pasifika learners
- 100% free
- Eligibility criteria apply
Pay All Fees Upfront
- Pay your full tuition fee upfront.
- $5,500
- Cash or Credit Card.
Tech’s for everyone
Entry requirements
This programmes is designed to be a pathway into technology & is accessible for most people. It is not without its challenges though. To succeed, the following statements will be true for you:
- I am a good communicator e.g. I am comfortable having a conversation with friends & family
- I am committed, focused & driven e.g. I want to succeed
- I am comfortable using a computer / mobile device to connect with people online
- I have access to a quiet workspace or will use Rea's spaces
- I understand the course is live and online
- I understand Rea will be challenging & I will receive the support I need to succeed
Four simple steps
Entry process
It’s fast and simple
Key information required at this step:
- First & Last Name
- Mobile Number
Note: we only use the information you provide us for the purpose of assessing your application. We also anonymise your data & use it in the future to improve how we support new applicants.
You complete your application online; it’s simple and easy to do.
You will fill in your personal information, tell us about your background and agree to our job guarantee conditions.
- First & Last Name
- Your Address & Emergency Contact
- Education & work history
- Why Rea; let us know why you are applying
We’ll process your application within 5 days of you completing it. If you’re successful with your application you’ll receive a 30-minute interview call with one of our coaches.
Note: we only use the information you provide us for the purpose of assessing your application. We also anonymise your data & use it in the future to improve how we support new applicants.
Relax. This is a conversation with one of our super friendly coaches designed to help you & us get to know each other a little better.
What’s covered in the interview?
- Connection time; you & the coach will have time to get to know each other
- Explore your background
- Define what you want to get out of the programme
- All your questions answered
If we think you are a good fit for the programme, you will be invited to sign your learner agreement & complete your enrolment.
You can do this online & we encourage you to talk things over with friends, whanau & your Rea coach if you have any further questions.
You also need to confirm a start date and how you will pay your fees.
Key actions:
- Choose start date
- Sign learner agreement
- Confirm fee option
Social impact drives us
Learn more about Rea
Thanks for your interest in joining Rea. Explore the resources below to discover how you can join the community & re-write your future.
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