Language & Literature
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Extend foundational te reo Māori language skills for use in everyday and Māori contexts, supporting roles in whānau, public sector, tourism, and administration.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Extend language skills for use in familiar, everyday and comfortable Māori environments.

Demonstrate respectful communication with whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori organisations using foundational te reo Māori.

Build knowledge to support roles across public sector, tourism, radio, health, and kōhanga reo using te reo Māori.
This part-time programme is designed to progress learners with a basic understanding of te reo Māori to a foundational level, enabling effective communication in everyday and familiar Māori environments. Graduates develop skills to confidently contribute to whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori organisations, with practical application for support roles in industries such as tourism, administration, radio, or kōhanga reo settings.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 1) or equivalent qualification, or evidence of Level 1 Reo skills
Suitable for school leavers. Recommended: NCEA Level 1-3 reo Māori

Public sector
Tourism
Māori radio
Education

Language support in administrative roles for Māori and non-Māori organisations
Language support assistant in kōhanga reo
Language & Literature
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Extend foundational te reo Māori language skills for use in everyday and Māori contexts, supporting roles in whānau, public sector, tourism, and administration.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Extend language skills for use in familiar, everyday and comfortable Māori environments.

Demonstrate respectful communication with whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori organisations using foundational te reo Māori.

Build knowledge to support roles across public sector, tourism, radio, health, and kōhanga reo using te reo Māori.
This part-time programme is designed to progress learners with a basic understanding of te reo Māori to a foundational level, enabling effective communication in everyday and familiar Māori environments. Graduates develop skills to confidently contribute to whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori organisations, with practical application for support roles in industries such as tourism, administration, radio, or kōhanga reo settings.
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 1) or equivalent qualification, or evidence of Level 1 Reo skills
Suitable for school leavers. Recommended: NCEA Level 1-3 reo Māori

Public sector
Tourism
Māori radio
Education

Language support in administrative roles for Māori and non-Māori organisations
Language support assistant in kōhanga reo
Language support assistant in Māori radio stations
Support roles in the public sector, tourism, and health
Language support assistant in Māori radio stations
Support roles in the public sector, tourism, and health