Overview

This programme will provide you with a unique opportunity to develop foundation skills, knowledge and attributes in first line management and leadership. You’ll be able to apply these skills in workplace positions such as team leader, supervisor, charge hand and similar roles. If you’re currently in, or want to move into, a first line management or leadership role in your workplace then this programme is for you! You’ll also gain the confidence and ability to contribute more widely to enhancing our industries and communities. Programme features include:

• an emphasis on the needs of the communities that Te Wānanga o Aotearoa serves
• a unique wānanga management and leadership approach that focuses on empowerment, personal growth, confidence building and mātauranga Māori
• a range of options you can choose from to suit your needs and interests.

Entry details

To be enrolled in this programme, you’ll need to:

• be at least 16 years old
• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• attend a pre-entry interview
• show us you have the ability and commitment to complete this programme
• have the ability to complete practical workplace assessments.

What you’ll study

In this programme, you’ll learn about:

• team development
• communications
• systems and process management
• leadership.

How you’ll study

This programme involves a mixture of study activities, including face-to-face and self-directed study.

You'll nedd to know
• attend a four-hour tutorial once per week
• complete up to 30 hours of study in your own time during each week
• attend set wānanga.

Further Study

This programme leads to:

• Certificate in Small Business Management (Level 4)
• Certificate in Applied Small Business Growth & Development (Level 5)
• Diploma in Small Business Enterprise (Level 5)
• Diploma in Māori Governance & Leadership (Level 6).

Career oppurtunities

Skills gained in this programme will prepare you for:

• further study in first line management and leadership
• community leadership roles.
• employment as a: - manager - team leader - project leader - supervisor - charge hand - production manager.