Manu Taiko - Toro Parirau (Kaupae 4), New Zealand Certificate in Māori Governance (Level 4)

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Locations and dates
No start dates are currently available. Register to be informed when new dates are added.
Study options

Full-time and part-time
Length

Full-time 17 teaching weeks plus 2 weeks of study break.
Total credits

60
Fees

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2025; $2.17 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2426

Develop the skills to contribute effectively to Māori governance and leadership. Grounded in Te Tauihu values, this programme enhances your ability to support whānau and iwi, strengthening cultural, ethical, and professional leadership.

* Pending final approval | Register your interest for a 2025 start ↗

Strengthen your leadership. Empower your iwi.

Providing real-world insights into governance within Te Tauihu, this programme will help you develop strategic planning and relationship management skills to support iwi and community initiatives. You will also gain expertise in financial management, risk mitigation, and sustainability, ensuring you can uphold kaitiakitanga in governance settings.

You will also deepen your understanding of legal frameworks, trust structures, and governance ethics, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate governance processes with integrity. Through a kaupapa Māori lens, the programme strengthens your leadership capabilities, empowering you to make meaningful contributions to your iwi and broader community.

Key focus areas

Kotahitanga & Whanaungatanga – unity and relationship-building for effective governance.
Kaitiakitanga – financial management, risk mitigation, and sustainability.
Pono & Tika – governance structures, legal frameworks, and ethical leadership.
Rangatiratanga – active leadership, strategic thinking, and governance responsibilities.

How will you study?

You will study over the course of a year with weekly online tutorials and Saturday wānanga on the proposed dates.

12 and 13 April
17 and 18 May
20 and 21 September
15 and 16 November

A partnership for the future

This programme is delivered in collaboration with Ngā Iwi e Waru o Te Tauihu, ensuring a strong foundation in iwi-led governance and leadership.

Take the next step in your governance journey.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

This programme has open entry.

English Language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language, they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives in the English Proficiency Outcomes Table(external link).

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents may contact NMIT for an assessment.

IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills. Refer to NZQA(external link).