New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo (Rumaki, Reo Rua) (Level 4)
Language & Literature
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Advance your skills in te reo Māori with a Level 4 certificate focused on independent language use and application in community, workplace, and academic settings. Develop advanced intermediate communication skills for personal and professional contribution to te ao Māori.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Communicate independently in te reo Māori
Students will be able to read, write, and speak te reo Māori with fluency and flexibility in a range of everyday and formal contexts.
Contribute to te ao Māori
Graduates will support the maintenance and development of te reo Māori among whānau, hapū, iwi, and community settings.
Apply practical te reo skills
Learners will use te reo Māori in workplace, whānau, marae, and academic environments for a variety of purposes.
What You're Signing Up For
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) is for learners seeking to further their skills in te reo Māori, with an emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking independently across everyday and formal contexts. The course develops fluency and flexibility in communication for use in whānau, marae, social, workplace, and academic settings. Graduates support and contribute to the maintenance and development of te reo Māori within their communities and professions.
Course Content
- Summarising and presenting information in te reo Māori
- Evaluating and responding to ideas
- Reo for practical purposes
- Synthesising and evaluating arguments
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 with passes in Te Reo Māori OR Te Reo Rangatira at NCEA Level 2
Successful achievement of Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3) or equivalent intermediate level Reo course or skills
Special admission may be granted to those deemed capable by staff, including applicants over 20 years
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Māori culture
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Supporting and promoting te reo Māori within whānau, hapū, iwi, and community
Use of te reo Māori in workplaces
Preparation and support roles in marae and hui environments
Role-model for te reo Māori use in homes and communities
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. Programmes span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.