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The successful applicant will then be accredited the Year One specialist papers of the Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Wharekura course and will enter the programme as a Year Two tauira.
Practice and working theories will be developed and refined over the two year course to ensure tauira are competent and capable. Importance is placed on ensuring that te reo and tikanga Māori are the bedrock of sound wharekura (Māori immersion Yr7 – Yr13) practice, as tauira will be required to teach and apply knowledge through the medium of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori.
Teaching fundamentals such as planning and assessment, curriculum content, classroom management and teaching strategies, student management systems, and best practice for teaching literacy and numeracy are all placed within a Māori philosophical and values framework. Te reo competency and fluency is supported through content delivery and a specific focus on increasing language proficiency both oral and written. Iwi and hapū studies further underpin the integration of aronga Māori (Māori worldview) across the programme.
Graduates from this qualification contribute to the ongoing revitalisation of te reo me ōna tikanga, and the maintenance and prosperity of whānau, hapū and iwi and their marae. They will demonstrate the values inherent in kaupapa tuku iho and reflect the qualities and responsibilities defined by the Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession.
The Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Wharekura is NZQA accredited and approved by the New Zealand Teaching Council.
To enrol in this qualification please complete an Expression of Interest Form.
A Pūkenga will then be in touch with you.
The Ministry of Education have funding awards that support this teaching qualification.
See their website here for more details.
Course Structure
Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Wharekura is an EBITE programme where you train as a teacher while remaining employed in your kura. Practice and working theories are developed over two years, supported by your Tumuaki and pūkenga throughout.
Applicants must: have the support of their kura Tumuaki; have been employed or volunteered in a Level 1 Māori medium kura for at least 2 consecutive years in the last 5; hold or be eligible for LAT status; have intermediate to advanced te reo Māori; have intermediate-level ICT and literacy/numeracy. Admission involves four stages: Expression of Interest, Academic Review, RPL Portfolio, and Interview.
Year one
Course of Study
PWW101 - He Kāinga Te Kura 1
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, the marae is our principal home, by developing the emerging capacity of tauira to contribute to the wealth and health of the wharekura.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW102 - He Kura Te Tangata 1
The aim of this course is to give expression to the principle, he kura te tangata, by making visible the emerging capacity of tauira to teach, and then to develop their own working theories from that professional practice.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW103 - He Kura Ahurea, He Kura Taiao 1
The aim of this course is to give expression to he taonga te reo, by continually developing the capacity and proficiency of tauira and ākonga in te reo Māori.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW104 - He Kura-Ā-Iwi, He Kura Mana Motuhake 1
The aim of this course is to give expression to the principle, tino rangatiratanga, by collecting naturally occurring evidence to inform their contributions to the teaching profession.
Credits:
30
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
Year Two
Course of Study
PWW201 - He Kāinga Te Kura 2
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, the marae is our principal home, by demonstrating the developing capacity of tauira to contribute to the wellbeing of the wharekura.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW202 - He Kura Te Tangata 2
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, he kura te tangata, by supporting the collection and analysis of naturally occurring evidence that makes visible the developing capacity of tauira to both teach and then to develop their own working theories from that professional practice.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW203 - He Kura Ahurea, He Kura Taiao 2
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, he taonga te reo, by collecting and analysing the naturally occurring evidence that makes visible the developing capacity of tauira to ensure the success of the ākonga during Mahi Ako.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW204 - He Kura-Ā-Iwi, He Kura Mana Motuhake 2
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, tino rangatiratanga, by collecting and analysing the naturally occurring evidence that makes visible the developing capacity of tauira to critically analyse their contributions to the teaching profession.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
Iwi and Hapū
IWI201 - Private Study of One Hapū
To examine the major features and characteristics of a selected hapū in order to deepen our understanding of hapū origins and group survival.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
IWI Y1 or equivalent
IWI202 - Selected Private Studies
Students will gain a deeper appreciation of the cultural significance of a taonga to a selected hapū and/or iwi, and it’s role in strengthening, maintaining and enhancing relationships.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
IWI Y1 or equivalent
Te Reo Māori
Year Three
Course of Study
PWW301 - He Kāinga Te Kura 3
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, he kāinga te kura, by identifying, describing, and critically evaluating the capacity of the tauira to contribute to the wellbeing of the wharekura.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW302 - He Kura Te Tangata 3
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, he kura te tangata, tauira will demonstrate a capacity to teach and further develop working theories to contribute to the long-term survival of Māori as a people.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW303 - He Kura Ahurea, He Kura Taiao 3
The aim of the course is to give expression to the principle, he taonga te reo, by collecting and analysing the naturally occurring evidence of tauira capacity to ensure successful reo-ā-iwi learning experiences for ākonga.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
PWW304 - He Kura-Ā-Iwi, He Kura Mana Motuhake 3
This course supports the collection, analysis, and interpretation of naturally occurring evidence of the tauira capacity to critically analyse their contribution to the teaching profession.
Credits:
30
Pre-requisite:
Nil
Iwi and Hapū
IWI301 - Oral Literature Studies
To advance the students understanding of the intergenerational transmission of kōrero tuku iho in pre 1900’s Māori oral literature.
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
IWI Y2 or it’s equivalent
IWI302 - Hapū and Iwi Performance
To be able to assess the performance of a hapū or iwi and formulate strategies to enhance the prosperity of hapū or iwi
Credits:
15
Pre-requisite:
IWI Y2 or it’s equivalent
Te Reo Māori
How You'll Learn
Employment-Based Learning Train as a teacher while remaining employed in your kura — applying your learning directly in your classroom under a Limited Authority to Teach.
Residential Seminars (Noho) Attend on-campus noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa for intensive learning with your cohort.
Online Delivery via Mūrau Complete weekly online tutorials and iwi/hapū papers with tutor support throughout the year.
Tumuaki and Mentor Support Ongoing support from your Tumuaki and Te Wānanga o Raukawa pūkenga throughout your teaching practice.
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?
This course is an Employment Based Initial Teacher Education (EBITE) programme for those who work within Kura Māori (Māori Medium), have intermediate to advance level te reo Māori, have the support of their Tumuaki, and wish to train as a student teacher under a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT) for the next two years. The applicant must have the support of a Kura Māori, through the Tumuaki and be assigned a Poumaru (in-school mentor) for their two years of studies.
This course requires the applicant to have had at least two years of experience within kura and can show evidence of this to meet the entry requirements for Year Two. Therefore the process is robust and the applicant must:
1. Complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form, confirming their Kura and Tumuaki support of the applicant.
2. The Pūkenga of the course will review the EOI and arrange a hui with the applicant.
3. Following the hui, the applicant will be sent a Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) application. This requires the applicant to gather a portfolio of evidence that will be examined by a panel, against key teaching tasks of the Year 1 course papers.
4. If successful, the applicant will then be invited to attend an online interview.
Te Reo and Iwi and Hapū Studies
You will study two papers each year towards your 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.
Iwi and Hapū studies begin in the first week of the academic year, so you can begin your studies on or before your first specialisation noho. You will also get the opportunity to meet your Iwi and Hapū Pūkenga during your first noho on campus.
Course Code
PWW
Credits
360
Duration
2–3 Years
NZQA Level
Level 7
Delivery
Residential seminars, self-directed learning, and online delivery
Locations
Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki
Mode
Te Reo Māori
Next Intake
16-Feb-26
Tuition Fees
Fees to be confirmed — contact us for details. Funding awards may be available through the Ministry of Education.
Fees & Funding
Year
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Total
Tuition (Approx)
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
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
Applicants must: have the support of their kura Tumuaki; have been employed or volunteered in a Level 1 Māori medium kura for at least 2 consecutive years in the last 5; hold or be eligible for LAT status; have intermediate to advanced te reo Māori; have intermediate-level ICT and literacy/numeracy. Admission involves four stages: Expression of Interest, Academic Review, RPL Portfolio, and Interview.
Academic Requirements
Personal Requirements
A strong commitment to developing te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
Willingness to incorporate te reo into your teaching practice
Ability to attend residential noho at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki
Technology Requirements
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Regular internet access
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Email address
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Computer, laptop, tablet, or suitable mobile device for online learning via Mūrau
Full Requirements
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For complete entry requirement details, see Appendix One of the Academic Regulations.
Where This Qualification Takes You
Completing this qualification can lead to a variety of career opportunities, including:
Counsellor
Education Advisor
Kaiwhakaako Māori
Language Specialist
Policy Analyst
Primary School Teacher / Tutor
Secondary School Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Tertiary Lecturer
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