Course details

Manaaki Tāngata Certificate in Bicultural Social Services (Level 4)

About the course

Have you always wanted to help others or participate in community initiatives? This qualification will help you with a career in social services, improving people's lives and changing your community. 

Manaaki Tāngata is a great place to start if you're wanting an introductory qualification to help you understand diverse communities and working in whānau-centred social services. 

You’ll explore a range of kaupapa (topics) and gain a deeper understanding of the tools and skills you'll need to work within agencies, building on your experiences to help you give back through service to our communities. 

When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Social Services (Māori) Level 4

You'll learn about:

  • developing relationship building skills
  • the roles and obligations of social services in Aotearoa
  • how to strengthen and enhance whānau, hapū, iwi, and community wellbeing
  • bicultural and principled approaches and their application within social services in Aotearoa
  • Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • how to support whānau in culturally appropriate ways.

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Entry requirements

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must be:

  • be at least 16 years of age 
  • be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident 
  • hold a qualification at Level 3 or above 
  • pass a pre-entry literacy test of a Level 3 or above 
  • attend an interview.

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.

Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.

Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.

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