Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Plymouth

About Pacific International Hotel Management School, New Plymouth

Founded in 1995, Pacific International Hotel Management (PIHMS) is a privately owned tertiary provider based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. As one of the best Hotel & Hospitality Education Providers, it uniquely features a fully operational, mock-hotel campus that replicates the day-to-day functions of a real hospitality establishment. The Board of Directors of PIHMS is tasked with executing governance functions to ensure the attainment of the institute’s strategic objectives. The Board observes the Treaty of Waitangi and promotes cultural diversity. Pacific International Hotel Management offers high-quality Postgraduate and Undergraduate programs, all approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as part of a Category 1 rating. This is the highest rating awarded by NZQA in its External Evaluation and Review (EER), placing it among the top-rated training institutions in the country. As part of their learning, students take part in real-world hospitality tasks across food and beverage, kitchen, front office, and housekeeping departments. They train directly under the guidance of their lecturers, creating a supportive, hands-on environment that helps them understand industry standards through daily practice. The school provides strong career support through its Industry Placement Advisors. They work closely with students to understand their goals and help them find suitable job opportunities in places like London, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, or Queenstown. With dedicated support, students studying in New Zealand at PIHMS achieve strong career outcomes—more than 96% secure employment within six months of graduation, and nearly 85% receive a promotion within their first year.

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