Toi Ki Tua is a kaupapa Māori internship programme opening doors for Māori tertiary students to step into high-value professional careers across the Bay of Plenty.

The programme is aimed at tauira Māori who whakapapa to, or reside in, the Bay of Plenty and are studying toward a bachelor’s degree or higher level of study. Tauira will have the opportunity to

• Undertake a paid 10-week internship, gaining professional work experience
• Be part of a cohort of Māori students who are also gaining professional experience across the kiwifruit sector
• Be supported by a kaupapa Māori framework, participating in preparation workshops with the wider student cohort
• Gain a broad view of the sector and the opportunities available through site tours, while being able to connect to industry leaders

Call/email Katie Hungerford on 022 088 8992 or [email protected] to find out more

Tupu Toa aims to provide professional opportunities to Māori and Pacific people in corporate, government and community organisations through their programmes and pathways.

Their programmes aim to address the persistent inequalities facing our communities and disrupt intergenerational disadvantage. They work to reduce entry and advancement barriers which are biased against Māori and Pacific communities and support organisations in successfully recruiting and onboarding Māori and Pacific peoples.

Some of their programmes include but are not limited to:

• Hikohiko te uria - kickstart your career in tech
• Kia tupu kia toa - an early to mid-career leadership programme for Māori and Pacific professionals already working
• Tuputoa internship programme - an employment pathway that provides professional opportunities for Māori and Pacific tertiary students

For all inquiries email [email protected]

Manawa Ora Rangatahi is a FREE 12 week programme for Rangatahi aged 16 – 24 years, helping them move into the next phase of their lives, the work force, or into further training or education. They aim to create positive outcomes for rangatahi, their whānau and the communities they live in, by offering consistent caring services, tangible tools and instilling values of higher education, career aspirations and life success.

The course covers:

• WORK SKILLS, software skills, CV creation, interview experience and driver licensing
• SELF CARE, hygiene, personal care, mental/emotional/spiritual, self-worth and holistic well-being tools
• LIFE SKILLS, budgeting/finance, communication, resilience, cooking, cleaning and horticulture
• RECONNECTION TO LAND/WATERWAYS/FORESTS, Hunting, fishing, gathering kai and rongoa
• INDUSTRY SITE TOURS, Industry career options with site visits to more than 10 places
• INTER-PERSONAL TOOLS, Tools to become a healthy contributor to self, family, community and society
• CAREER MAPPING, Mapping individual pathways in to work, training or further education
• INSPIRATIONAL TRIPS, Weekly offsite and/or overnight trips to inspire and ignite Rangatahi passions and self-worth

Click here to apply for find out more

Other resources and initiatives you may find useful:

• Māoriland
• Ngā Rangatahi Toa
• Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry of Māori Development
• Ministry of Social Development