Wintec - one of New Zealand’s largest Institutes of Technology/Polytechnics (ITPs) and a leading provider of high quality, vocational and professional education in the Waikato region. They strive to build a stronger community through education, research and career development. Wintec is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of communities that provide education and career development * Regional and national needs * Tertiary Education Priorities * Stewardship and governance for efficient utilisation of resources * Responding to the needs of their students * Continuous development of relationships with industry and external stakeholders * Meeting the needs and aspirations of Maori and Pasifika peoples Wintec is orientated towards quality as a realistic and achievable challenge for its organisational development. Emphasis is placed on a culture of self-reliance that builds pride and self esteem through the pursuit of excellence amongst our staff and students. Wintec will actively seek to incorporate the views of industry specialists into its activities. Wintec is innovative in its approach to research and in the development of activities that benefit their community.