Ārahi Kaupapa
Leadership and Management
Inspire change and empower others
Tirohanga whānui
Overview
From financial capability to team leadership, Māori governance, and project management, develop the skills to move forward with initiatives. You’ll leave with practical know-how, cultural awareness, and a plan to make change where it matters.
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Programmes available
Ngā kaupapa whakataki
Introductory programmes (4)
Levels 1-3
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Certificate in Money Management
Online
Open for applicationsGet the confidence, tools, and knowledge to set financial goals, manage income and debt, and plan for a secure future.
- Level 3
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Certificate in Money Management
Classroom
Open for applicationsGet the confidence, tools, and knowledge to set financial goals, manage income and debt, and plan for a secure future.
- Level 3
- Classroom
- No fees
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Introduction to Team Leadership in Business
Classroom
Open for applicationsDiscover your leadership potential and learn how to motivate and guide others.
- Level 3
- Classroom
- No fees
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Introduction to Team Leadership in Business
Online
Open for applicationsDiscover your leadership potential and learn how to motivate and guide others.
- Level 3
- Online eLearning
- No fees
Ngā kaupapa takawaenga
Intermediate programmes (4)
Levels 4-6
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Certificate in Project Management
Online
Open for applicationsProject management is a skilled process that brings people, plans, and goals together to create meaningful results.
- Level 4
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Certificate in Project Management
Classroom
Open for applicationsProject management is a skilled process that brings people, plans, and goals together to create meaningful results.
- Level 4
- Classroom
- No fees
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Diploma in Small Business & Project Management
Online
Open for applicationsTake your business and project management skills to the next level. Make informed decisions and lead confidently in a competitive environment.
- Level 5
- Online eLearning
- No fees
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Diploma in Small Business & Project Management
Classroom
Open for applicationsTake your business and project management skills to the next level. Make informed decisions and lead confidently in a competitive environment.
- Level 5
- Classroom
- No fees
Ngā kaupapa matatau
Advanced programmes (0)
Levels 7-9
No advanced programmes open for application for Ārahi Kaupapa.
Kaupapa anamata
Upcoming events
Pathway to Employment 2026
Pathway to Employment, Māngere
He Puāwaitanga Whirikoka 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Gisborne
Pitopito kōrero o te wā
Latest news
Flexible study supports Cromwell business owner
Based in Cromwell, Sam Taylor needed flexibility to balance work, study and build his business, and found exactly that through the online Certificate in Small Business at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Turning point inspires commitment to change, community, and career
In 2024, Bryce Marsh faced a major turning point in life that led to him studying Manaaki Tangata at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, setting him on a path of healing, self-discovery and a desire to give back to his community.
A whānau journey of learning at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Studying at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa wasn’t just a personal journey for Tania Dargaville (Te Rarawa). It became a whānau journey, shared alongside her sister and son, learning, growing and now graduating together.
Creating second chances for rangatahi
Kaimahi working in Youth Engagement Services at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa play a vital role in empowering rangatahi to discover who they are, build practical skills, and shape futures that feel right for them.
Wānanga study supports career shift into social services
When COVID-19 hit, it changed the direction of Dee Clark’s life. At the time, she was working in airport security as a behavior analyst, but the impacts of COVID-19 caused her role to change and so did her sense of purpose.
Strengthening Indigenous‑led global partnerships
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and Te Māori Manaaki Taonga Trust to host delegation from Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford Delegation and formalise Māori Curatorial Partnership
Upholding reo Māori beyond kura kaupapa
At 18 years old, Te Tatau Strother walked into his first Te Pīnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi class at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa feeling like the youngest voice in a room full of experienced reo Māori speakers.
Weaving a shared journey of growth
What began as an opportunity to learn something new for Riri (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Pākehā) and Rich Rio (Kuki Airani, Ngāti Maniapoto) grew into a journey of confidence, deeper connection to te ao Māori, and a shared sense of purpose as husband and wife.
Cambridge Museum project guided by wānanga tikanga studies
Cambridge Museum manager, Elizabeth Harvey, is combining her tikanga studies at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa with her passion for local history, to support the museum’s Voices of Cambridge project.
Wānanga launches first of their kind mātauranga Māori certificates, marking a new era for Indigenous knowledge education
Responding to the growing needs and aspirations of tauira, iwi and communities, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is breaking new ground with the launch of 2 new Level 4 certificates that will be the first standalone programmes of their kind in Aotearoa.
