Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is to roll out a new administration system that could result in job losses.
The proposed change comes as the polytech grapples with a drop in income and increasing costs.
The tertiary institution implemented a new software system at the end of May as part of a push to address the need for "more efficient and robust management systems".
The system, Tribal Group's ebs4, is already used by six other polytechnics. It records data associated with student enrolments, student finances, student assessment, timetabling, resourcing and the award of qualifications.
Chief executive Dr Alan Hampton said the new system would provide a better service for students.