Tirohanga whānui
Elevate your practice of tikanga Māori
Build advanced capability in tikanga Māori for contemporary contexts. You’ll extend your:
Reo capability
Leadership skills
Cultural knowledge
Using tikanga in decision-making
Ability to problem-solve with a kaupapa Māori lens
The programme challenges you to use tikanga practices in new and complex situations, preparing you to make a meaningful contribution in your work and whānau.
This qualification is for people who wish to develop an extensive knowledge of tikanga practices within a specialised field founded on a Māori worldview.
He aha tāu ka whiwhi?
Skills you'll leave with
Completing this programme means you’ll be able to:
Apply your own leadership principles and attributes
Use in-depth knowledge of tikanga concepts and values
Communicate confidently in te reo Māori about tikanga practices and concepts
Use tikanga to create solutions for complex challenges
Mā te mahi ka ako
Learn by doing
You will get to:
Lead tikanga-based change projects
Design and test strategic plans or frameworks that are grounded in tikanga
Critically analyse and apply tikanga in a wide range of real-world contexts
Use comprehensive knowledge of tikanga protocols and cultural practices to guide decision-making
Mentor potential leaders
Ngā ara e wātea ana
Where will this take me?
Keep studying:
Progress to Te Aupikitanga ki te Reo Kairangi Level 6 or degree-level study in Māori business, te reo Māori, Māori development, social science, human resources and education.
Use at work:
Apply tikanga Māori in your current role, or step into leadership and specialist roles in tourism, hospitality, retail, education, horticulture, environment, media and marae trusts. Graduates of this qualification will have comprehensive knowledge and skills to manage and lead the practice of tikanga in dynamic contexts.
Community involvement:
Share and apply your knowledge with whānau, hapū, iwi and community groups to grow kaupapa Māori values and practices. You'll have the skills and confidence to self-manage and make decisions for your own learning and performance to apply to tikanga practice within a chosen field of work, or study, and across the community in general.
He meka
Quick facts
- Level 6 (Intermediate)
- 120 Credits
- 40 Weeks
- NZ Diploma in Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) Level 6
- Fees apply
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 Te Hapūtanga o te Ao Tikanga (Level 5) or show equivalent knowledge and skills
Attend an information sharing hui with the kaiako
Fees and scholarships
The 2027 fee for this programme is:
$450 GST inclusive
The fees displayed for 2027 are indicative and may be subject to change. The regulatory settings governing fees for 2027 are currently being finalised and implemented through government approval processes and will be confirmed by the end of October.
Te wā
Time commitment
This programme is:
Full-time
120 credits
40 weeks long (includes holiday breaks)
Noho-based, with workshops and tutorials
Kōnae ako
Learning modules
Ki hea, mō āhea hoki au ako ai?
Where and when can I learn?
Kaupapa anamata
Upcoming Events
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