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NZ Certificate in Māori Business & Management (Level 3)

About the course

Gain valuable business management knowledge to support Māori business development, while respecting Māori principles, Te Reo, and tikanga.

Do you work within or alongside Māori organisations? Would you like to strengthen your understanding of Māori business practices and learn how best to support Māori clients, colleagues, and the wider business community in ways that uphold culture, business protocols, and belief systems?

This programme will help you understand the importance of kaupapa Māori in both business and cultural contexts — empowering you to contribute meaningfully within the Māori business environment.

Course Delivery

All studies are completed online in your own environment through the Canvas eLearning platform, with regular virtual tutor support. You’ll need a computer and internet access. All learning materials are provided through the platform, and while you’re welcome to do extra research using textbooks or online sources, no textbook purchases are required.

Tutor supporting a student studying Māori business and management online

*All of our programmes are available fees free to New Zealand Residents, New Zealand citizens and Australian Citizens residing in New Zealand for the duration of their studies.

Duration: 40 Weeks Part-Time (15 hours weekly) or 20 Weeks Full-Time (35 hours weekly)

Fees: Zero fees, no hidden costs or textbooks

Upcoming Intake Date: February 16th 2026 (part time only)

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Programme Content

This NZQA recognised programme is worth 60 NZQA credits.

The four courses below completed during this programme are each worth 15 credits.

 

Courses covered:

NGA TIKANGA KI TE WAHI MAHI
(CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR IN BUSINESS)

  • Te Tiriti O Waitangi
  • The Principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Māori Values in the Workplace
  • Māori Business Tikanga

NGA KORERORERO ME NGA HONONGATANGA
(COMMUNICATIONS AND TEAMS IN BUSINESS)

  • Whanaungatanga (Relationship Building)
  • Nga Korerotanga (Communication Skills)
  • Manaakitanga (Hospitality, Support)
  • Ahurea Roopu me te Mahi Tahi (Team Building and Culture)
  • Roles and Behaviours within a Team

SUSTAINABILITY ME TE WHANAKETANGA WHAIARO
(SUSTAINABILITY AND SELF DEVELOPMENT)

  • Te Tiaki I nga Rauemi (Conservation of Resources)
  • Basic Management Tools and Techniques for Business Sustainability
  • Self Reflection – To Become A Future Manager

TE REO KI TE WAHI MAHI
(BASIC TE REO MĀORI IN BUSINESS)

  • Introduction to Māori Business in New Zealand
  • Role of Te Reo in Māori Business
  • Te Reo Pronunciation
  • Greetings and Orders in Māori in New Zealand Business
  • Phrases used in New Zealand Business
  • Ethical and Culturally Appropriate Behaviour

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Further Information

All studies are completed online in your own environment. Studies are conducted using the Canvas eLearning platform along with regular virtual tutor support. Students require a computer and internet access. All of the necessary materials required to successfully complete assessments will be available through the learning platform.

Students must be 16 years of age and residing in New Zealand for the duration of their studies. This programme is only available to New Zealand & Australian Citizens and Residents.

Students will be required to have NCEA Level 2 or the equivalent, this includes a minimum of 10 numeracy and 10 literacy credits at Level one or higher on the Directory of Assessment Standards; and 60 credits at Level two or above with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects including a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori;

Provisional Entry

Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme will be eligible to be enrolled as a student where their previous educational, work or life experience indicates they have a reasonable likelihood of success.

Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements for a programme may also be eligible to enrol in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the School of Business Manager.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Interpret the role of Te Reo in Māori businesses in New Zealand
  • Apply Māori greetings, orders and phrases in a Māori business environment
  • Read Te Reo signage within a Māori business environment
  • Apply the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to Māori business
  • Apply tikanga Māori appropriate to a Māori business workplace
  • Apply ethics and bicultural concepts appropriate for a Māori business environment
  • Interpret the concepts of whanaungatanga (relationship building), nga korerotanga (communication skills) with kaimahi, whanau, hapū and iwi (internal and external stakeholders)
  • Coordinate the roles and behaviours within a team to achieve effective business operations in a Māori business environment
  • Coordinate whanaungatanga and manaakitanga within a team to achieve effective business operations in a Māori business environment
  • Analyse the concepts of sustainability for a Māori business
  • Use management tools and techniques to support sustainability within a Māori business environment
  • Reflect on the management tool and techniques to develop growth within a sustainable Māori business

Education Pathways

New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in; Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, Project Management) (Level 5) [Ref: 2459]

New Zealand Certificate in Māori Business and Management (Level 4) [Ref: 3502]

Employment Pathway

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a variety of support roles in Māori businesses. Graduates will also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer project roles.

Where transfer of credit for previous study is being applied for, the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Form must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the Intake start date.

See the Recognition of Prior Learning section for full RPL criteria and details on how to undertake an application.

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