Have you always wanted to help others or participate in community initiatives? This qualification will help you with a career in social services, improving people's lives and changing your community.
Manaaki Tāngata is a great place to start if you're wanting an introductory qualification to help you understand diverse communities and working in whānau-centred social services.
You’ll explore a range of kaupapa (topics) and gain a deeper understanding of the tools and skills you'll need to work within agencies, building on your experiences to help you give back through service to our communities.
When you pass this programme, you'll get this qualification:
This qualification is intended for those seeking to increase their skills and knowledge to work with whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori in a social services context. Graduates will be able to deliver whanau-centred social services, explain legislative requirements and identify a resolution process, under supervision.
This is a full-time programme that consists of 120 credits delivered over 38 weeks. Some of our locations offer different delivery modes. These will be confirmed by your local campus and might include:
Option 1: Contact Day Delivery
In this delivery option you will be required to attend:
You'll also need to complete learning activities designed to enhance your learning for:
Option 2: Noho Delivery
In this delivery option you will be required to attend:
You'll also need to complete learning activities designed to enhance your learning for:
Some of the learning activities will need to be completed online. You'll need access to an internet-connected device to complete some learning activities.
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
I want to keep studying
You might be able to enrol in one of our higher-level social work or teaching programmes. If you're interested in teaching, you can apply to study He Korowai Ākonga - Bachelor of Education (Primary Teaching).
I want to use my qualification
You could find employment as a Māori health advocate, community worker, administrator, Whānau Ora worker, social services worker, caregiver, call centre worker, a kaiāwhina for a government or non-government organisation, access supervisor or an escort for Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Vulnerable Children.
Whānaungatanga and Te Whakakoha Rangatiratanga | 20 Credits
This kōnae ako (module) explores the takepū (principled approach) Te Whakakoha Rangatiratanga in relation to the kaupapa Whānaungatanga within the context of au, whānau, hapū and iwi.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tino Rangatiratanga | 20 Credits
This kōnae ako explores the takepū Tino Rangatiratanga in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within biculturalism.
Pūkengatanga and Taukumekume | 20 Credits
This kōnae ako explores the takepū Taukumekume in relation to Pūkengatanga, the tools placed around kaimahi to keep them safe in the delivery of whānau-centred services.
Kaitiakitanga and Social Services | 20 Credits
This kōnae ako explores the takepū Kaitiakitanga within the context of au, whānau, hapū, and iwi and its application within services in Aotearoa.
Manaakitanga and Āhurutanga| 20 Credits
This kōnae ako explores the takepū Āhurutanga in relation to the kaupapa Manaakitanga when working with whānau.
Mauri Ora | 20 Credits
This kōnae ako explores the takepū Mauri Ora by planning and implementing a bicultural community activity to give back to the community.