Māori Support
Māori Support at NZSE
At NZSE, we are dedicated to making study life as easy as possible for our ākonga Māori. We want to nurture your success as a Māori student by providing culturally responsive support, ensuring the best possible outcomes; not only for your future but for the betterment of your whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori/community.
How NZSE supports Māori students
- Kia Takatū: Getting you ready to study
- Whai Rawa: Assisting you in accessing financial assistance and scholarships
- Mana Māori: Our dedicated Learner Voice Committee and student feedback processes
- Korowai Manaaki: Pastoral care and wellbeing
- Māori Ki Te Āo: CV, interview and general life skills mentorship
- Taura Here: Whānau, hapū, and iwi reconnection
Māori and Pasifika Scholarships
Tūrama means illumination — and at NZSE, we aim to light the way to your bright future. The Tūrama Scholarship Programme removes barriers to education and creates equitable opportunities for those underrepresented in their sector of choice, helping more learners pursue their ambitions and thrive in their career.
Māori Learners Voice Committee at NZSE
Our responsibilities as an organisation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi dictate that we are responsive and sensitive to the needs of tauira. The Māori Learners Committee provides a space for Māori students to:
- Grow their leadership skills
- Share feedback on programmes and the wider student experience
- Represent the voices of their classrooms
Through regular hui, learners deepen their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, strengthen cultural connection, and build confidence in advocacy and leadership. The committee encourages active participation, being an upstander, and collaboration — empowering Māori learners to shape their learning environment and contribute meaningfully to the NZSE student community.