Hei Toki

Passport to Work Programme

  • Level 2
  • 12 weeks - full-time
  • No fees

Programme overview:

Need the confidence and skills to look for a job?

Hei Toki, our Passport to Work programme, will help you explore your options so you can identify and develop clear employment goals, learn basic employment skills, and a range of other tools to confidently approach employers.

Develop your self-esteem, express your cultural identity, and grow your knowledge of relevant tikanga (Māori practices) through exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā*.

This micro-credential is designed for rangatahi aged 16 years and older who are no longer enrolled in school.

*Te Whare Tapa Whā is a Māori model that encompasses health and wellbeing: taha wairua (spiritual health), taha hinengaro (mental health), taha tinana (physical health) and taha whānau (family health).


You'll learn about:

  • developing your personal goals for employment
  • developing relationships
  • expressing your cultural identity
  • self-confidence
  • knowledge of tikanga through exploring Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Entry criteria

To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:

  • be at least 16 years of age
  • be a New Zealand citizen or resident (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue or the Cook Islands)
  • reside in New Zealand

Delivery and workload

This is a full-time programme that consists of 36 credits, taught over 12 weeks. Throughout the programme you will be required to attend:

  • 2x noho marae (25 hours each)
  • Classes and activities (19 hours per week)

In addition to these attendance hours, you’ll be expected to complete activities to enhance your learning for approximately:

  • 7 hours per week

Where will this take me

I want to keep studying

You may choose to continue your studies to grow your knowledge and skills for a future career. We offer study pathways in areas such as Māori language, trades and vocations, business, social services, education, health and wellness, and the arts.

I want to use my micro-credential

Use your micro-credential to support your whānau and marae or enter the workforce.


Kōnae Ako (Learning Modules)

Kōnae Ako 1 | 12 Credits

Demonstrate knowledge of ‘Ko wai au’ - ‘Who am I and what are my future goals?’. Describe employment and personal goals in relation to Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Kōnae Ako 2 | 12 Credits

Demonstrate ngā pūkenga (skills) in relation to employment. Demonstrate ngā pūkenga in relation to Te Whare Tapa Whā.

Kōnae Ako 3 | 12 Credits

Demonstrate te puāwaitanga (my potential) in relation to Te Whare Tapa Whā. Demonstrate te puāwaitanga in relation to employment.

Print Provide feedback on this page

We want your feedback

Let us know about your experience with our website. We'll take your feedback into consideration as we develop the site.

Close feedback