New Zealand Certificate in Māori Environment Practices

There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body, or legislative requirements for this qualification.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is intended for whānau, hapū, iwi and others with some experience in mātauranga taiao, or those intending to work in the area of tiaki taiao, and who are seeking a formal qualification to work independently at an intermediate level.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide whānau, hapū, iwi, hapori and other entities with graduates who are able to fulfil kaupapa Māori based environmental roles and associated activities at an intermediate level. Te iwi Māori and Aotearoa will benefit from having graduates who are able to provide, from a te ao Māori perspective, skills grounded in mātauranga taiao to protect and enhance te taiao for current and future generations.
Graduates of this qualification will understand the value of mātauranga taiao and will be able to use their skills and knowledge based on whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, te pono me te tika, tūrangawaewae, pūkengatanga, and rangatiratanga to work independently to contribute to the future care and development of te taiao for whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

46%

Employment rate two years after study

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Phone: (4) 463 3000
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