Te Kaupeka – Workplace Te Reo Māori 1
Start your te reo Māori learning journey here.
Course overview
In this introductory course, you will learn basic Māori language skills with a focus on office communication and gain an understanding of Māori cultural concepts and protocols as they relate to the workplace.
This interactive course is delivered through two-hour sessions held weekly over ten weeks either in-person or online.
Interested in earning a university credential? Learn about Te Rou micro-credential
What you'll learn
- Pronounce Māori words correctly and with confidence
- Greet, acknowledge and farewell people in both informal and formal settings
- Introduce yourself with a simple mihimihi/pepeha that can be used at meetings, work events or for personal use
- Understand Māori cultural concepts as they influence the workplace
Course modules
Participants will cover the following topics over ten sessions:
- Whakahua kupu – pronunciation
- Whakawhanaunga – introductions, greetings, and farewells
- Whānau – family and relationships
- Tūrangawaewae – a place to stand
- Te reo parāoa – everday conversations
- Rerekaute me te maramataka Māori – counting sentences and maramataka
- Tikanga tari – office customs
- Tikanga – customs
- Whakaharatau – practice
- Aromatawai – pepeha/mihimihi presentation
Read about the reasons why professionals and organisations choose to learn te reo Māori with us
Further Information
Format
This course is delivered over 10 weeks, either at our Wellington venue or online. It includes a mix of facilitator-led sessions, small-group exercises, and whole-group discussion. Group size is limited to 16 participants to ensure meaningful interaction and personal feedback.
What You'll Receive
You will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a Wellington Uni-Professional digital badge. These include the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours completed, making them suitable for recognition by professional organisations and employers.
Micro-credential
Te Kaupeka – Workplace Te Reo Māori 1 can be taken as a standalone course or bundled with Te Tauteka Workplace Te Reo Māori 2 and Te Kōpāpā Workplace Te Reo Māori 3 to earn a micro-credential. Learn more at Te Rou micro-credential
Benefits for your organisation
Embracing te reo Māori can significantly strengthen your organisation’s relationships with Māori communities, fostering more authentic engagement. As one of Aotearoa’s three official languages, te reo Māori plays a vital role in shaping our national identity and creating a sense of belonging.
Four reasons why people choose to learn Workplace Te Reo Māori with us
Take a look at our blog to read about our Victoria University Te Kawa a Maui taught Kaiako (Facillitators), courses designed to fit around your timetable and location, and how we cater our learning to individuals and organisation strategies.
Private courses
Many organisations opt to order our Te reo Māori courses as a private delivery. This way we can find a time and date that suits you. It can be delivered in house at your organisation, or at our premises and becomes a very affordable option at $6995.00 for 16 people.
Tutoring
Some people prefer one on one tutoring and we can offer any of the te reo courses as a private option, or our kaiako can work with you to customise a programme that suits your individual learning.
Contact our Poutaki Māori
Please feel free to contact our Poutaki Māori, Marie Cocker for any further information on any of the above at marie.cocker@wellingtonuni-professional.nz
Here's what others are saying
“…an excellent introduction to Te Reo Māori, Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori for business leaders and employees. The course is well structured and well-paced, and the presenter, Jim, is a skillful and engaging tutor who is ideally suited to his role. He put us all at ease from day one, inspired us to grow our confidence through questioning and participation, and answered our queries clearly and knowledgeably. I strongly recommend this course to anyone wanting to grow their knowledge and skills as an authentic and inclusive leader or colleague.”
Charlotte Humphrey
“An excellent course. Highly recommended. I feel my te reo Māori has improved a lot and this will be useful for the workplace and all aspects of life.”
Jane Fletcher
“A great short course that provided a strong foundation for future te reo learning or as a stand alone course to have the confidence to deliver your pepeha, and everyday conversational subjects. Thank you.”
Sally McKay
Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
12 Aug 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions
$NZD 595
excl. GST
24 Sep 2025 | Wellington
Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions
$NZD 595
excl. GST
13 Nov 2025 | Online
Duration: 10 x 2hr Sessions
$NZD 595
excl. GST
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