Te Pōkairua Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5) - New Zealand Diploma in Te Reo Level 5

Language & Literature

A course by

NMIT

An immersive, full-time diploma programme that develops advanced proficiency in te reo Māori, covering oral and written communication, cultural practices, and research at Level 5.

NZ$535

inc GST

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Advanced

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Nelson, Nelson

It will take a total of 34 weeks

This course requires 18 hours per week

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Develop fluency in te reo Māori

Gain competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing te reo Māori to an advanced, fluent level.

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Understand Māori cultural practices

Acquire knowledge and ability to use traditional and formal Māori language forms including karakia, waiata, whakataukī, and pūrākau.

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Conduct research in te reo Māori

Develop skills to perform basic research and academic inquiry using te reo Māori language and cultural contexts.

What You're Signing Up For

This 34 teaching week full-time programme at Level 5 provides comprehensive study in te reo Māori language including listening (Te Whakarongo), speaking (Te Kōrerorero), writing (Te Tuhituhi), reading (Te Pānui), and research (Te Rangahau). Focus areas include traditional and formal language use, Māori cultural practices such as waiata, whakataukī, karakia, and pūrākau. The programme aims to revive and strengthen Māori language skills from basic proficiency to an advanced fluent level.

Course Content

  • Te Whakarongo (Listening skills in te reo Māori)
  • Te Kōrerorero (Speaking skills in te reo Māori)
  • Te Tuhituhi (Writing skills in te reo Māori)
  • Te Pānui (Reading skills in te reo Māori)
  • Te Rangahau (Research skills in te reo Māori)
  • Traditional Māori cultural language elements such as Ngā Aituā, Waka, Mōteatea, Pūrākau, Reo ōkawa, Karakia, Waiata, Whakataukī, and Kīwaha

What you need to know first

Te Reo Māori NCEA Level 3 or Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Te Kaupae 4) or equivalent

IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 or equivalent for non-native English speakers

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • Cultural and Community Development

  • Māori Development

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Teaching and education roles

  • Māori research and advisory positions

  • Iwi development and communications

  • Marketing, business management and strategic advising involving Māori language and culture

  • Tourism and broadcasting roles related to te reo Māori