Manu Taiko - Toro Parirau
NZ Certificate in Māori Governance
Tirohanga whānui
Governance skills for emerging leaders
Modern governance challenges require modern solutions. Learn how to build your community's future on a strong foundation of Māori principles and values.
In this programme, you'll learn how to incorporate principles into your governance practices such as:
Kotahitanga
Whanaungatanga
Kaitiakitanga
Rangatiratanga
Create strategies to enhance and protect the resources of your marae, hapū, and iwi while laying the groundwork for future generations to lead.
At the end of this programme, you'll have a better understanding of how to govern as a collective, allowing each individual to bring their knowledge, skills, and experiences forward to serve and benefit your community.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
What you’ll gain from this programme
Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:
Apply kotahitanga and collective governance principles to support decision-making
Communicate effectively to manage relationships within boards, committees, and wider communities
Exercise kaitiakitanga in managing assets, finances, policies, investments, and risks responsibly
Act professionally and ethically in governance roles
Apply rangatiratanga in Māori leadership and governance contexts
Contribute to strategic planning and succession planning to support sustainable governance for future generations
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
Keep studying:
Apply to enrol in a related field, such as:
Use at work:
You’ll have the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of positions in governance, such as:
Administration
Board secretary
Treasurer
Director
Trustee
Chairman
Community involvement:
Contribute to your whānau, hapū and community boards as a:
Trustee
Committee member - Kaitiaki
Community representative on local boards
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 4 (Intermediate)
- 60 Credits
- 20 Weeks
- NZ Certificate in Māori Governance (Level 4)
- No fees
- NZQA Accredited
Paearu whakauru
Entry criteria
You can enrol if you:
Are 16 years or older
Are a NZ citizen or resident (includes Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) or Australian citizen/permanent resident
Currently reside in New Zealand
Have completed a Level 2 qualification or NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent), OR
Have 1-2 years' experience as a governor, trustee or committee member OR
Provide a CV showing your ability to meet the programme requirements
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Full-time
60 credits
20 weeks long (includes holiday breaks)
Classroom-based, with workshops and noho marae
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
Ki hea, mō āhea hoki au ako ai?
Where and when can I learn?
No classes are currently open for application.
Kaupapa anamata
Upcoming events
He Puāwaitanga Kaitāia 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Kaitāia
He Puāwaitanga Whangārei 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Whangārei
He Puāwaitanga Tainui 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Tainui
He Puāwaitanga Tauranga 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Tauranga
He Puāwaitanga Whakatāne 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Whakatāne
He Puāwaitanga Kawerau 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Kawerau
He Puāwaitanga Whirikoka 2026
Graduation Ceremony, Gisborne
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