Looking for a Wisenet Alternative?
Wisenet has served the Australasian training market for over 20 years. But for many RTOs and PTEs, the per-student pricing model, mandatory two-year contracts, and complexity of implementation have become a reason to look elsewhere. SELMA SIS is a modern, cloud-native alternative built for the same market -- without the pricing surprises.
Why New Zealand PTEs and Training Providers Choose SELMA Over Wisenet
SELMA SIS is a modern, cloud-native student management system built for New Zealand training providers. While Wisenet operates in both Australia and New Zealand, many NZ providers have found that working in a system built primarily for the Australian market creates friction -- from terminology that does not match NZ practice to missing compliance tools critical to the NZ sector. SELMA is built for New Zealand providers first, with the language, compliance tools, and local focus that PTEs and training organisations expect:
Built for NZ -- not adapted from AU
SELMA uses New Zealand terminology natively. SDR, ITR, TEC, NZQA, PTEs -- your team works in familiar language from day one without translating Australian compliance concepts into a NZ context
Full ITR API integration -- direct, no broker required
SELMA integrates directly with the Industry Training Register API for New Zealand work based training providers. This is a critical capability for ITOs and WBT providers that is not available in all competing platforms
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
SELMA charges one flat subscription covering unlimited users and all core features. Pricing is published on the website so you know exactly what you are committing to before speaking to anyone
CRM included in every plan
SELMA's full CRM including enquiry management, application pipelines, and contact log is built in to every subscription at no extra cost
Native form builder with full interaction tracking
SELMA's native form builder lets you create enrolment forms, enquiry forms, and registration forms directly in the system without relying on third-party tools. SELMA captures student interactions from the very first keystroke -- not just when they hit submit -- giving you complete visibility of every prospective student's journey from the moment they engage
Bi-directional LMS integration
SELMA integrates natively with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and Cloud Assess with results flowing back from your LMS into SELMA automatically. For organisations hosting Moodle through SELMA, the integration is included at no extra charge
True Higher Education data models
SELMA includes genuine higher education capability with complex award management, roll-up completions of study components, and dynamic grading schemes. Built for NZ tertiary providers managing multi-component qualifications
Modern platform built for today
SELMA's latest version is 2 to 3 years old, built on modern cloud architecture with AI-assisted automation and a release cycle driven by what NZ customers ask for
Independently owned and NZ customer-driven
SELMA is privately and independently owned. NZ-specific feature requests get heard, the NZ market is not treated as secondary, and decisions move faster than in large corporate-owned platforms
SELMA integrates directly with the ITR API with no broker required -- a key compliance capability for New Zealand ITOs and work based training providers. Speak to the SELMA team about your specific ITR requirements.
How SELMA Compares to Wisenet for New Zealand Providers
Feature | Wisenet | SELMA SIS |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Contact for quote | Published on website |
Per-student fees | Yes | No |
Unlimited users | No | Yes -- every plan |
CRM included | Paid add-on | Included |
Native form builder | Limited | Included -- first keystroke tracking |
NZ-native terminology | AU-first, NZ adapted | NZ terminology built in |
SDR reporting | Yes | Yes |
ITR reporting | Not supported | Yes -- direct API, no broker |
TEC funding compliance | Yes | Yes |
NZQA compliance | Yes | Yes |
LMS integration | One-way | Bi-directional -- Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, Cloud Assess |
Moodle hosting integration | Additional cost | Included when hosting with SELMA |
True Higher Education data model | Limited | Yes -- complex awards and dynamic grading |
International and homestay | Limited | Full -- homestay, agents, advanced finance |
Agent commission management | Basic | Advanced |
AI workflow automation | Limited | Yes -- no-code workflow builder |
Platform age | 20+ years old | 2 to 3 years old |
Ownership | Adapt IT -- listed corporate | Independently and privately owned |
NZ-based support | Available | NZ based -- sector specialist |
Xero integration | Yes | Yes |
Data migration | Standard | Rigorous -- included in onboarding |
What Stays the Same When You Switch
Moving to SELMA is a structured process with no disruption to your TEC or NZQA compliance obligations. Everything that matters carries across -- and in several areas you gain capabilities you may not have had before:
SDR reporting for all TEC funded programmes
ITR reporting with full direct API integration
NZQA compliance including records of learning and qualification reporting
TEC funding compliance and eligibility management
Homestay management, agent commission, and advanced international finance
Bi-directional LMS integration with Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas, and Cloud Assess
Xero integration for financial reconciliation
Student, employer, and agent portals in NZ terminology
Complete, accurate data migration included in onboarding
Migrating to SELMA
SELMA's implementation team includes NZ-based specialists with experience onboarding PTEs and training providers from a range of platforms. The process is structured and handled with the accuracy your TEC and NZQA compliance data demands. Student records, SDR history, ITR data, and financial records move across cleanly.
Most New Zealand providers complete the full migration within 4 to 6 weeks including data migration, system configuration, and staff training.
Rigorous data migration, full configuration for NZ compliance requirements including SDR, ITR, and NZQA setup, staff training delivered by people who understand the NZ training sector, and ongoing NZ-based support from day one. No hidden implementation fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 01.
Can SELMA migrate our data from our current student management system?
Yes. SELMA's implementation team handles data migration from all major student management platforms. Student records, enrolment history, SDR data, ITR records, and financial data are migrated with rigorous accuracy as part of your onboarding. Most New Zealand providers are fully operational within 4 to 6 weeks of starting the process.
- 02.
Does SELMA support ITR reporting for work based training providers?
Yes. SELMA integrates directly with the Industry Training Register API with no broker required. This is a core capability built specifically for New Zealand ITOs and work based training providers, covering the full ITR workflow including programme management, trainee enrolments, and reporting submissions directly from SELMA.
- 03.
Does SELMA really include unlimited users in every plan?
Yes. Every SELMA subscription covers your entire team -- trainers, administrators, compliance staff, finance, and management -- with no per-user or per-seat fees. You can grow your team without any change to your subscription price. Role-based access controls ensure each team member sees only what is relevant to their role.
- 04.
We already use Moodle -- do we need to replace it when we move to SELMA?
Not at all. SELMA is designed to work alongside your existing Moodle setup. The bi-directional integration means student enrolments flow from SELMA into Moodle automatically, and assessment results and completions flow back into SELMA for your SDR and compliance reporting. If you choose to host Moodle through SELMA, the integration is included at no extra charge.
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