‘Whāowhia te Kete Mātauranga’

Expressions of Interest are now open for Trust training programmes to be delivered in 2027.

If you enjoy working with whānau and mokopuna, want to strengthen your te reo Māori, are considering a career in Kōhanga Reo, or aspire to help nurture the next generation of leaders mō āpōpō, as Kaiako in Kōhanga, we encourage you to explore our training programmes.

We will be offering four programmes, from entry-level reo Māori through to higher-level study towards our Tohu Whakapakari (Bachelors Degree) at Level 7.

Read through the course information, then complete an Expression of Interest form if you'd like to take the next step. We'll be in touch to discuss your options.

Expressions of Interest are open from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
 

Programmes included in this intake

Te Ara Tuatahi Mō Te Reo Māori (Level 2)

• Length of Study Programme: 38 weeks 

• Mode of study: Blended learning (ā-kanohi; online, noho and activities with the mokopuna and whānau) 

• Additional notes: As part of the application process, you will complete a UIUI (interview) to discuss your commitment to study, attendance, and completion of programme requirements. The interview will also explore your readiness for practical learning within a Kōhanga Reo, where you will learn alongside mokopuna and whānau. As this is a key part of the programme, all applications must be supported by a Kōhanga Reo.

Te Ara Tuarua Mō Te Reo Māori (Level 4)

• Length of Study Programme: 38 weeks

• Mode of study: Blended learning (ā-kanohi; online, noho and activities with the mokopuna and whānau) 

• Additional notes: As part of the application process, you will complete a UIUI (interview) to discuss your commitment to study, attendance, and completion of programme requirements.  You will also need to have a good level of te reo competency as some of the course mahi must be completed in te reo Māori. Whānau tautoko and awhi is a key part of our programmes, therefore all applications must be supported by a Kōhanga Reo.

Takai Tukutuku (Level 5)

• Length of Study Programme: 38 weeks

• Mode of study: Blended learning (online, wānanga, and within Kōhanga Reo)

• Additional notes: Applicants should have sound computer skills and a general understanding of business systems and processes, including budgeting, planning, financial software, and administration. All applicants must have access to a laptop and be able to work within a Kōhanga Reo environment, as the programme is focused on Te Kōhanga Reo operations and includes practical workplace learning. There is also a pre-requisite for entry: either of Takaimatua, Te Arahiko or Paerangatiratanga at Level 4, or evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.

Te Tohu Mātauranga Whakapakari Tino Rangatiratanga – Te Tohu Paetahi (Level 7)

• Length of Study Programme: 40 weeks

• Mode of study: Blended delivery (online, face to face, wānanga, alongside Whānau in the Kōhanga Reo)

• Additional notes: Applicants for this programme must have competency in te reo Māori me te reo tuhi at level 5, as all assessments must be completed in te reo Māori.  You must also have sound computer skills as the programme and assessments are all completed through our online learning system – Papa Ako. A desktop or laptop is essential to complete the programme, as is reliable Internet and WIFI access.
   

He Whakamārama: We will not be offering the Takaimatua programme in 2027. Instead, we will be reviewing this programme to align with the changes to Kōhanga Reo operations over the last few years and will relaunch in 2028. 

Why register your interest early?

If you are interested in studying in 2027, please register your interest early.

This helps Te Whare Ako plan for the year ahead, understand demand across each programme, and begin the uiui process with interested ākonga from August.

Including the expected commitment for each programme also helps whānau make informed decisions before completing their Expression of Interest. This supports ākonga to choose the right programme and understand what will be involved before the enrolment process begins.

Register your interest now:
Expression of interest (EOI) 2026