Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Level 2)
NZQF Level 2

About the course

Study includes weekend wānanga. Programme Specific Information

This qualification is intended for learners who have a basic understanding and ability in the use of te reo Māori. It is also for those who have a desire to contribute positively to the development of te reo kia tika, kia rere, kia Māori, or have a personal and/or professional interest in te reo Māori.

Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate, with little support, in familiar everyday contexts, and in Māori environments where they feel comfortable.

Other information

Entry requirements

  • New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Level 1) or equivalent

Additional Expenses

Marae Visits: Koha

Career Options

Roles such as: language support in administration of a range of Māori and non-Māori organisations – Radio station, Tourism, Health sector; language support assistant in a Kōhanga Reo; language support assistant in a Māori Radio Station. This qualification provides a pathway for graduates to develop capability and capacity to protect, maintain, and enrich mātauranga taonga tuku iho for whānau, hapū, iwi/community for future and current generations.

Erin Hemara Wahanui Maori Student Profile

I didn’t know what to expect when I enrolled to learn te reo Māori at WITT. I studied te reo 30 years ago at high school and back then all I needed was a pen and a notebook. Today, not only am I learning te reo Māori, I’ve also had to learn how to use a computer and the online learning programme. This has been a blast. I enjoy my classes, the kaiako and the other students; especially hearing which students have the same pepeha as me. The kaiako say that making mistakes is the best way to learn. If that’s the case, then I’m at the top of the class and proud of it.

Erin Hemara-Wahanui

Mātauranga Māori

Further Study Options

The qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to improve or further develop their knowledge and skills in Te Reo Māori.

Additional expenses

Closer to the programme starting, learners will receive a list of course materials to purchase.  Examples of course materials could include textbooks, stationary, printing; uniforms, personal protective equipment, tools and a laptop.

Changes for new learners

WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

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About the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.

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