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
| Title | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| PEPEHA | Who am I? Gain confidence with introducing yourself in various scenarios. |
Tuesday 12 August 1pm OR Thursday 14 August 10am |
| TAKAIANGA | Career basics Focus on your skills and strategies to be ready for the work force. |
Tuesday 19 August 1pm OR Thursday 21 August 10am |
| TOUTAI 1 | Finding your path to value aligned work Learn how to map out your career based on what is important to you. |
Wednesday 27 August 1pm OR Thursday 28 August 10am |
| WHAKAWHANAUNGATANGA | Accessing opportunities Discover how to use LinkedIn and Networking to connect and build relationships. |
Thursday 18 September 2pm |
| HAUORA | Managing burnout Unpack traditional methods and discover cultural wellbeing practices. |
Wednesday 24 September 1pm OR Thursday 25 September 10am |
| TOUTAI 2 | Navigating the workplace as a Māori and Pacific Islander Tips and tricks as you step into the workforce as a professional. |
Wednesday 1 October 1pm OR Thursday 2 October 10am |
How do I get involved?
Applications for the semester two intake of Te Haerenga are now closed.
We will be in touch with the outcome of your application by the end of Friday 8 August 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.