There is a strong demand for employees with experience in the area of Māori development both within the Waiariki region and throughout New Zealand, and there are endless career options for graduates who have a passion for the development of Māori people. With the settlement of Treaty of Waitangi claims, Māori organisations will increasingly rely on competent managers, team leaders and staff at all levels in order to operate efficiently and successfully. Iwi are now custodians of very significant assets–economic, environmental and cultural.

Professional positions within Māori development are not restricted to employment with Māori organisations and there are a range of opportunities and settings available. Employees can be found in public agencies, private businesses, hospitals, clinics, schools, nursing homes, private practices, police departments, courts and many other interesting workplaces.

Our teaching staff have years of experience, particularly in the area of te reo me ona tikanga and have been considerably strengthened by the engagement of new staff who bring not only legal but regional and national experience in the areas of treaty settlement, iwi development and management administration.

There are a range of opportunities and settings available for professional positions within Māori organisations where possessing knowledge and fluency in te reo Māori would be essential or preferred. Employment can be found in public agencies, private businesses, hospitals and clinics, schools, private practices, police departments, courts and many other interesting workplaces.

Waiariki's lecturers have years of experience in the areas of te reo me ona tikanga and look forward to sharing these with their students.