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.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
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.
Support public and private sector roles
Build knowledge to support roles across public sector, tourism, radio, health, and kōhanga reo using te reo Māori.
What You're Signing Up For
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
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Public sector
Tourism
Māori radio
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Language support in administrative roles for Māori and non-Māori organisations
Language support assistant in kōhanga reo