TE KOROWAI TĀTĀRIKI MANA MOTUHAKE (KAUPAE 8)
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA

ENROL NOW!
​2025 INTAKE

overview

Become a transformative leader with mana motuhake skills:
  1. Lead with Purpose – Apply self-determined leadership to empower communities toward independence and success.
  2. Learn from the Best – Critically explore Māori, Indigenous, and global leadership models through a reciprocal lens.
  3. Navigate with Confidence – Master leadership values to tackle complex relationships and challenges.
  4. Innovate with Ancestral Wisdom – Blend traditional knowledge with modern leadership to unlock and grow community potential.

On successfully completing this programme, you will receive the following qualification:​
  • Te Korowai Tātāriki Mana Motuhake (Kaupae 8)

pathways

Do you want to keep studying?
Pathway to a Masters in Mana Motuhake Leadership or Masters level programmes at universities and wānanga (subject to entry requirements).

Do you want to pursue employment opportunities?
  • Leadership roles within Ngā Kura ā Iwi o Aotearoa.
  • Leadership roles within other kura, wharekura, primary and secondary schools.
  • Leadership roles in Māori community organisations.
  • Leadership of wider community organisations focused on the wellbeing and advancement of communities or sectors of our communities.

learning approach

This full-time programme consists of 120 credits and follows a blended learning approach, combining wānanga-based learning with a flexible, self-paced online format that can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on any device.

"Learning is based on naturally occurring evidence, drawing on experiences within your professional and personal life - helping reduce the traditional study workloads and focusing on real-life application."

time commitment

This 40-week programme requires an average commitment of 30 study hours per week:
  • Kaiako-directed hours: 6
  • Activity-directed hours: 24 (Learning is based on real-life application)

entry requirements

To enrol in this programme, you must be:
  • 18 years or older;
  • A New Zealand citizen (which includes citizens of Cook Island, Niue and Tokelau);
  • A New Zealand resident currently living in New Zealand;
  • An Australian citizen currently living in New Zealand;
  • An Australian permanent resident who has a returning residents visa and is currently living in New Zealand.

fees

The 2025 fees for this programme are:
  • $6000 GST inclusive
  • Payment options available, please contact us.
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