New Zealand Certificate in Ngā Taonga Tākaro (Level 3)
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Te Mahi Ako
A 40-credit Level 3 certificate for those looking to lead, teach, or participate in Māori traditional games ('ngā taonga tākaro') with whānau, hapū, iwi, or communities.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
Understand key philosophies of tākaro and te ao Māori
Demonstrate knowledge of Māori worldviews and the underlying philosophies of ngā taonga tākaro (Māori traditional games).
Apply technical aspects of tākaro
Practically engage in the technical components of Māori games, integrating values such as kaitiakitanga (guardianship), uaratanga (values), whakapono (faith), and whanaungatanga (relationships).
Lead, teach, or facilitate ngā taonga tākaro in communities
What You're Signing Up For
This programme supports people actively involved with ngā taonga tākaro (traditional Māori games) to have fun while leading, teaching, or playing these activities with Māori communities and organizations. Learners will develop an understanding of both the philosophical and technical aspects of tākaro within a strong te ao Māori framework, emphasizing values like kaitiakitanga, uaratanga, whakapono, and whanaungatanga.
Course Content
- Philosophies of ngā taonga tākaro and te ao Māori
- Technical components of tākaro as applied within Māori value frameworks (kaitiakitanga, uaratanga, whakapono, whanaungatanga)
- Workplace/practical tākaro setting training, observation and assessment
What you need to know first
Must be working in or connected to an iwi or Māori organisation, in a paid job, self-employed, or as a volunteer with regular and consistent shifts.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Sports and recreation
Māori community organisations
Education and cultural facilitation
Future employment opportunities might be
Community sports facilitator
Ngā taonga tākaro leader or coach
Māori games instructor