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Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Māori Governance (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Do you want a career in kaupapa Māori based governance roles? Transform your previous experience into qualifications and build first level management skills with this course which is delivered mainly on weekends to allow you to continue working while you upskill.

This programme contributes to professional, ethical, social and culturally responsive Māori leadership. You’ll learn through wānanga to build the skills you need to contribute to Māori cultural, educational and economic aspirations. As a graduate of this programme, you’ll be equipped to fulfil a range of kaupapa Māori based governance roles.

Delivery:

Offered part time over one year with courses weekly tutorials offered in Hāwera or New Plymouth (you choose which is most suitable for you), and also include two weekend noho marae in March and August as well as four wānanga held on Saturdays in May, June, September and October.

Assessment

Each course is assessed through a variety of methods such as quizzes, questions, case studies and assignments.

Entry Requirements

  • Open Entry

Career Options

  • Māori governance entities
  • Governance entities  
  • Māori Land Court governance roles: Administrator, Secretary, Treasurer, Trust Chair, Trustee, Committee member, Kaitiaki

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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