Course Overview

Are you a professional working in an Iwi, Māori organisation, or another body that works with Māori communities looking to progress into leadership? Would you like to take on a position of influence within the growing Māori economy, currently valued at $40 billion in Aotearoa New Zealand? Do you have a passion for furthering the aspirations of Māori and indigenous communities?

This Postgraduate Certificate aims to engage participants in critical analysis of models of indigenous development at an advanced level, preparing students for further study in the area of Māori and Indigenous Leadership.

General Eligibility

The Postgraduate Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Leadership (PGCertMIL) is open to applicants who have:

• at least three years professional experience in the Māori sector; and

• either have a bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level majoring courses; or

• been approved by the Head of School.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).