Te Haerenga - Māori and Pacific Employability Programme
One of the biggest learning experiences that I have had in this programme is knowing that my superpower is my ethnicity.
Te Haerenga | The Journey
Kia ora, Kia Orana, Bula vinaka, Mālō e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Talofa!
We welcome all Māori and Pacific undergraduates to register for the Te Haerenga - Māori and Pacific Employability Programme.
Te Haerenga was created to equip and empower you with the confidence, knowledge, and capabilities to make informed career decisions as you transition into the world of work. We focus on cultural identity, helping to build confidence and understanding of the value that your unique story can hold in the workplace.
Programme details
Te Haerenga is comprised of six tailored workshops to help you prepare for the workforce, all of which will be run by our Māori and Pacific career consultants.
Participate in all six workshops and you will be eligible to receive a Te Haerenga certificate of participation at the end of the year. Depending on your level of engagement, you may also be considered for a special programme award.
Our workshops
PEPEHA | Who am I?
Gain confidence with introducing yourself in various scenarios.
TAKAIANGA | Career basics
Focus on your skills and strategies to be ready for the work force.
TOUTAI 1 | Finding your path to value aligned work
Learn how to map out your career based on what is important to you.
WHAKAWHANAUNGATANGA | Accessing opportunities
Discover how to use LinkedIn and Networking to connect and build relationships.
HAUORA | Managing burnout
Unpack traditional methods and discover cultural wellbeing practices.
TOUTAI 2 | Navigating the workplace as a Māori and Pacific Islander
Tips and tricks as you step into the workforce as a professional.
Te Haerenga workshops will take place on the following dates:
- Tuesday 25 March 12pm
- Wednesday 2 April 1pm
- Wednesday 9 April 1pm
- Thursday 1 May 2pm
- Wednesday 7 May 1pm
- Wednesday 14 May 1pm
It's important that you can make all of our Te Haerenga workshops, so please check you can commit to these dates before you express your interest in taking part.
How do I get involved?
Expressions of interest for the 2025 Semester One intake of Te Haerenga will open on Monday 3 March 2025, with a link on this webpage.
Expressions of interest will close on Friday 14 March at 12pm.
We will let you know the outcome of your expression of interest in the week of Monday 17 March 2025.
For any questions, please feel free to reach out to our team via email cdesmaoripacific@auckland.ac.nz or follow us on Instagram for updates.