Toi Whakaari Application Form for entry in 2026

This section offers you the opportunity to briefly tell us a bit more about yourself, who you are, what you have done so far etc. It could include things like; Why you are applying for this course at Toi Whakaari, your personal background and significant cultural and/or artistic achievements, what qualities you would bring to Toi Whakaari, your aspirations and how you see yourself as a future practitioner etc. You can type your answer below, or insert a link to a website, Google drive, video or audio file. Alternatively you can directly upload a file, see upload section below.

All Acting applicants who are shortlisted after the first round of auditions, and who live in Aotearoa NZ or Australia, are expected to attend Recall Weekend in person. Acting applicants in other countries can opt for an online audition.

Applicants for the Bachelor of Performing Arts (Production), Bachelor of Performing Arts (Design), and Costume and Set & Props Diplomas will have their interviews scheduled over this Friday and Saturday. We encourage you to attend in person, however you can choose to have your interview online if required.

All applicants for these programmes must submit a portfolio of work (see Programme pages on the website for details about portfolio content). You can do this in a number of ways; insert a link in the section below to your website, Google drive, or other online platform, or directly upload your portfolio via the file upload button below (please note that it must be less than 15MB in size). If your portfolio is NOT complete yet, you can email your portfolio link to apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz no later than Monday 20 October 2025.

To complete your application we also need copies of the following documents; your birth certificate or passport, your most recent qualification or NZQA Record of Achievement, and a digital headshot (head and shoulders, passport-style). International applicants must also submit their proof of English language proficiency (if English is not your first language). You can upload these via the file upload button below (up to 15MB), or alternaively email them to apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz if that is easier.

By submitting this application form you consent to your information being stored and shared with the relevant staff at Toi Whakaari. Acting applicants consent to their initial audition being filmed in order to assist with the selection process. If you are not offered a place your personal information will be deleted. Please use the checklist below to confirm that you accept the terms and conditions and have completed all the sections that apply to you.