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Heke Toko Mana

Diploma in Māori and Administration

Toko Mana will prepare you for administrative leadership and planning roles within organisations and businesses. Learn about kaupapa Māori definitions of management and leadership, and how to develop effective administrative processes to help achieve organisational goals and objectives.

Unfortunately Heke Toko Mana will not be available in 2026. Please contact us to register your interest for future offerings.

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Heke Toko Mana

Diploma in Māori and Administration

Toko Mana will prepare you for administrative leadership and planning roles within organisations and businesses. Learn about kaupapa Māori definitions of management and leadership, and how to develop effective administrative processes to help achieve organisational goals and objectives.

Unfortunately Heke Toko Mana will not be available in 2026. Please contact us to register your interest for future offerings.

What You'll Learn

Heke Toko Mana examines the roles of managers and administrators as organisational leaders. You will undertake research about your marae and develop te reo Māori skills, including mihimihi, waiata and karakia. It is the first year of the three year Poutuarongo Toko Mana degree.

Course Structure

Heke Toko Mana is a one-year diploma and the first year of the three-year Poutuarongo Toko Mana (Bachelor of Māori and Administration).

Minimum age of 17 years. Regular internet access, email address, and a computer or laptop with a working microphone and camera are required.

Year one

Course of Study

PTMA101 Te Pou Mahere – the Tasks of the Manager and Administrator in Planning

The aim of this course is to introduce students to planning as a role of the manager and administrator and to design appropriate planning processes that contribute to mana ā rōpū.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

Nil

PTMA102 Te Pou Whakarite – the Tasks of the Manager and Administrator in Organising

The aim of this course is to introduce students to organisational structure as a role of the manager and administrator and how it contributes to positive outcomes for rōpū Māori and other organisations.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

Nil

PTMA103 Te Pou Ārahi – the Manager and Administrator As Organisational Leaders

The aim of this course is to introduce students to leadership as a role of the manager and administrator and how it can promote mana ā rōpū and transform organisations.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

Nil

PTMA104 Te Pou Pupuru – the Manager and Administrator and Control in Organisations

The aim of this course is to introduce students to control as a role of the manager and administrator and the place of information management and communication in maintaining.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

Nil

Iwi and Hapū

IWI101 - Private Study of One Marae

To conduct a private study of one marae in order to identify and strengthen connections to ‘the marae as our principal home’.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

Nil

IWI102 - Private Study of Iwi History

To study and describe the major historical features of a selected iwi to strengthen identity.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

Nil

Te Reo Māori

REO101 Hui Rumaki Reo 1

The overall aim of the year one reo programme encourages analysis of basic grammar through the online course; an introduction to written Māori; research through self-directed learning and oral practice in the Māori language through Hui Rumaki Reo with an emphasis on marae activities.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

Nil

REO102 Hui Rumaki Reo 2

The overall aim of the year one reo programme encourages analysis of basic grammar through the online course; an introduction to written Māori; research through self-directed learning and oral practice in the Māori language through Hui Rumaki Reo with an emphasis on marae activities.

Credits:

15

Pre-requisite:

REO101 or equivalent experience

Year Two

Course of Study
Iwi and Hapū
Te Reo Māori

Year Three

Course of Study
Iwi and Hapū
Te Reo Māori
How You'll Learn

Weekly Online Tutorials via Mūrau Complete weekly te reo tutorials and activities through the Mūrau online platform — preparing for on-campus noho.


Hui Rumaki Reo (On-Campus Noho) Attend three on-campus hui rumaki reo sessions per year for immersive, community-based learning.


Iwi and Hapū Papers Two papers delivered online with weekly tutor support — connecting your administrative learning to the governance structures of your own iwi and hapū.


Self-Directed Study Independent research and management assignments, supported by experienced pūkenga throughout the year.


Online Seminars (Noho) Engage in online webinars and tutorials with opportunities for discussion and wananga learning.

Please contact the academic area for more information.

Is This Course Right For You?

Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū Studies

Over the year, you will complete weekly tutorials and activities in Te Reo via our online space, Mūrau. These not only prepare you to attend three hui rumaki reo on campus in the first year (or online for a covid contingency); but will further enhance your toko mana journey as you learn the value and mana our language holds in the business space. Yes, it can be scary, but you will not be taking the journey alone nor do you need to have any reo to begin! You will be guided every step of the way with tutor support.


You will also study two papers in Iwi and Hapū studies to compliment your learning, these are often the most rewarding part of study for the majority of our students as they gain a deep connection back to their roots. Your Iwi and Hapū papers will be online with excellent tutor support to help you through, week by week activities. The assignments that you complete will become a taonga and resource for your whānau, marae, iwi and will be treasured for years to come.


Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū studies begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your reo and iwi and hapū pūkenga during your first noho on campus.

Course Code

HTM

Credits

120

Duration

1 Year

NZQA Level

Level 5

Delivery

Residential seminars, self-directed learning, and online delivery

Locations

Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki

Mode

Bilingual (Māori/English)

Next Intake

Not available in 2026 — register your interest

Tuition Fees

Fees & Funding

Year

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Total

Tuition (Approx)

Not available in 2026

Not available in 2026

Fees are approximate and may be subject to change. Additional costs may apply for course materials and travel to noho.

Scholarships

Support is available through scholarships to make study more accessible. Find out more.

Additional Funding Options

You may be able to access student loans, allowances, or Fees Free to support your studies. Learn more.

Entry Requirements

Minimum age of 17 years. Regular internet access, email address, and a computer or laptop with a working microphone and camera are required.

Academic Requirements

Personal Requirements

  • A strong commitment to developing te reo Māori me ōna tikanga

  • Ability to attend residential noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki

Technology Requirements

  • Regular internet access

  • Email address

  • Computer, laptop, tablet, or suitable mobile device for online learning via Mūrau

Full Requirements

Where This Qualification Takes You

Completing this qualification can lead to a variety of career opportunities, including:

Business Administrator
Business Manager
Management Consultant
Office Manager

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