New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Reo Rua) (Level 2)
Language & Literature
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Learn the basics of te reo Māori with this Level 2 beginner's course, offered both part-time (morning or evening) and full-time across several campuses. Develop foundation-level language skills to participate in whānau, hapū, iwi, and community contexts.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 5 locations
Core skills this course teaches
Communicate using basic te reo Māori
Graduates will be able to use foundation-level te reo Māori to participate in familiar contexts within whānau, hapū, iwi and wider community settings.
Support te reo Māori use in community
Graduates will be able to support the use and promotion of te reo Māori amongst whānau, hapū, and in community and cultural roles.
Undertake foundation-level roles in Māori environments
What You're Signing Up For
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Level 2) is designed for absolute beginners keen to learn basic te reo Māori language skills. The course is offered mainly through evening classes for part-time study and day classes for full-time study, with blended online and face-to-face delivery. After completing this programme, graduates will be able to support and promote te reo Māori usage in their communities and within cultural settings. The qualification provides a pathway to Level 3 and 4 Māori language programmes.
Course Content
- Te Take - Whakawhiti Kōrero: Foundation Information Exchange
- Te Take - Whakawhiti Whakaaro: Foundation Idea Exchange
- Te Take - Ngā Mahi o ia Rā: Engaging in Routine Tasks
- Te Take - Te Reo Hāpori: Engaging in Familiar Social Encounters
- Online learning combined with on-campus tutorials
- Wananga (learning forums): Friday evening and Saturday per topic
What you need to know first
Open entry. No minimum academic requirements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Culture
Public Sector
Community
Future employment opportunities might be
Kaiwaiata (support as a singer at cultural events)
Support roles in marae kitchen and dining room
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.