New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki Reo Rua) (Level 2)
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.
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Core skills this course teaches
Communicate in te reo Māori in everyday contexts
Extend language skills for use in familiar, everyday and comfortable Māori environments.
Apply te reo Māori respectfully with Māori groups
Demonstrate respectful communication with whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori organisations using foundational te reo Māori.
About This Course
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.
Course Content
- Mana Tangata Rua: Te reo Māori vocabulary, grammar, whakapapa for describing people in own hapū
- Mana Whenua Rua: Expressing connections to land, environment, significant people, and places using foundation te reo Māori
- Mana Reo Rua: Applying technical knowledge in selected contexts, appreciating te reo as cultural expression
- Mana Ao Tūroa Toru: Use of greetings, phrases, vocabulary, and grammar to describe and discuss everyday events
Entry Requirements
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
Build towards these roles
Language support in administrative roles for Māori and non-Māori organisationsLanguage support assistant in kōhanga reoLanguage support assistant in Māori radio stationsSupport roles in the public sector, tourism, and health
Build skills in these industries
Public sectorTourismMāori radio
