Dame Mira Szászy Centre for Leading Māori Workforce Development

A dedicated Māori research facility that aims to develop and strengthen the Māori workforce. We aim to do this through research that enhances the quality of life for Māori in their businesses, workplaces, and communities.

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The Dame Mira Szászy Centre aims to lead and advocate for the growth, development, and wellbeing of the Māori workforce in Aotearoa.

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The late Dame Mira Szászy DBE, CB, QSMJP, BA, DipSocSci, LLD (Vic) was one of the most outstanding Māori women leaders of the 20th century.

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The late Associate Professor Dr Mānuka Hēnare, Ngāti Hauā, Te Aupōuri, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu, was the centre’s Founding Director from 1998-2018.

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Meet our director, associates, researchers and research assistants of the Dame Mira Szászy Centre for Leading Māori Workforce Development.

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Find out about our events and programmes.

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My family, my tribe, my race, my nation – let this be my vision of the future. My extended family, all creeds, all races, all nations - let this be my new world.

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