New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute (NZCDI)
- Te Wānanga Hoahoa Matāuranga Aotearoa
Curriculum Design, Research, and Quality Assurance
NZCDI is an independent New Zealand institute supporting organisations to build credible learning and wellbeing capability through evidence-led design, evaluation, and assurance.
Established in 2006. 360+ programmes designed across NZQA Levels 1–9. Experience working alongside public sector agencies, including the Ministry of Education.
Where We Work
NZCDI supports design, evaluation, and assurance across sectors and industries where credibility and measurable outcomes matter.
Foundational contexts
Education and training
Health and wellbeing
Applied professional contexts
Community and social services
Workforce and professional practice
System and policy contexts
Public sector and policy environments
Industry and commercial organisations
Start with the right questions.
New Zealand’s Leading Wellbeing Conference Is Back
The 2nd Prevention Imperative 2026 | Auckland (Parnell)
The 2nd Prevention Imperative: Universal Wellbeing Conference returns in 2026.
Bringing together leaders across education, health, government, and community sectors, this national event focuses on what actually works — prevention, systems, and measurable outcomes.
Grounded in over 17 years of Universal Wellbeing research, the conference connects research, policy, and practice to address some of New Zealand’s most persistent wellbeing challenges.
8–9 October 2026 | Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre, Auckland
Australia’s Universal Wellbeing Symposium Arrives in 2026
Australian Universal Wellbeing Symposium 2026 | Brisbane
The Australian Universal Wellbeing Symposium will be delivered for the first time in 2026, bringing together leaders, researchers, and practitioners across education, health, business, government, and community sectors.
The symposium focuses on prevention-first approaches to addressing persistent wellbeing challenges, including mental health, workforce strain, social inequality, and long-term health outcomes.
Grounded in over 17 years of Universal Wellbeing research, this international event supports cross-sector collaboration and practical application of evidence-based frameworks.
27 - 28 August 2026 | Novotel Brisbane Airport Hotel Brisbane, Australia
Research
NZCDI provides academic stewardship for long-standing research programmes that inform curriculum design, wellbeing frameworks, and evaluation practice.
Our work integrates philosophy, theory, Indigenous knowledge, applied research, and real-world implementation to ensure frameworks are robust, ethical, and valid in practice.
Applied professional education and practitioner programmes arising from this research are delivered in partnership with FREEDOM Wellbeing Institute (FWI).
Credibility and Track Record
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Established in 2006
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Research outputs and conference contributions in New Zealand and internationally
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Over 400 programmes designed at NZQA Levels 1–9
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Experienced, working with diverse education, health, community, and public sector organisations, including the MoE
Our work sits at the intersection of research, curriculum design, and quality assurance across complex education and wellbeing systems.
Speak With Us
If you are navigating complex learning, wellbeing, or evaluation challenges, NZCDI provides independent guidance grounded in research, system design, and quality assurance.
