Discover the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, where a passionate community, world-class education and cutting-edge research come together to shape the world’s best chiropractors.
Graduating hands, hearts and minds
Watch how we’re educating great people to become the world’s best chiropractors.
The Spirit of the College is the embodiment of our Vision, Mission and Values.
Purpose
To invest in the future of chiropractic by honouring the philosophy that grounds us, exploring the science that grows us, and passing on the art that transforms us.
Mission
We inspire our students to pursue the greatness within, so they can optimise the potential in others, through the power of chiropractic.
Vision
A world of people expressing optimal potential.
Values
Vitality, Excellence, Discovery, Community, Service
Our aims
- To graduate competent, compassionate, caring leaders who reflect personally and professionally the values of the College and contribute to its ongoing development.
- To encourage Graduates to be innovative, inspirational, and committed to lifelong learning and the principles of chiropractic for a sustainable future.
- To offer a well-resourced, integrated, relevant, evidence-based curriculum that prioritises public protection and care of the patient with correction of vertebral subluxation as the primary chiropractic aim.
- To provide sustainable financial management that ensures a viable and prosperous College.
- To adhere to best management practice in our day-to-day operation and provide a working environment that fosters professional growth, development and fulfilment of our staff and faculty.
- To have a state-of-the-art facility that creates the optimum learning environment for faculty, students, staff, and the profession.
- To promote the growth and development of the chiropractic profession through leading edge research that explores the principles of chiropractic.
- To be ethical and authentic in all decisions and actions that consider the greater good of our community, College and the profession.
- To participate and contribute to the local, global, and professional community through engagement, volunteerism, and representation.
- To achieve the objectives of the Government for tertiary education.
- To care for our student wellbeing to a standard that exceeds the expectation of our accrediting agencies.
- To provide an environment that respects inclusivity and diversity.
- To honour the Treaty of Waitangi principles in our actions and decision-making.
Graduate Profile
Our Graduates:
- Demonstrate chiropractic excellence in all aspects of chiropractic care with an evidence-informed, public safety and patient care focus.
- Are professional in everything they do.
- Eloquently communicate and demonstrate the principles of chiropractic and contribute to the health of their communities.
- Have a high degree of emotional intelligence and resilience.
- Commit to continuous personal and professional development.
- Willingly collaborate to achieve the best outcomes.
Accreditation
The College holds accreditation from both the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA).
Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan reflects our focus of continuous improvement and our commitment to educating great people to become the world’s best chiropractors.
Information for Learners
Find out how our College compares across a range of educational performance indicators.
Our chiropractic programme is a five-year professional degree based on the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic.
Campus Life
Students and faculty get to know each other well and there is a strong sense of community supported by a family focused culture.
Leading chiropractic research
The Centre for Chiropractic Research at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic is a world-class research facility driven by dedicated researchers who are leaders in chiropractic research.
