Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT)

Māori and Pasifika students looking to learn a trade can apply for a Māori and Pasifika Trades Training scholarship, which is a government-funded scholarship to cover full fees and course-related costs.

We thank our iwi partners, Te Ātiawa and
Ngāti Toa Rangatira as well as our Pasifika
partner, Mafutaga Faifeau Samoa for the
support they provide to our Māori and Pasifika
Trades Training Scholarship students.

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship students are supported at both Whitireia and WelTec by the Tamaiti Whangai team.

The Tamaiti Whangai team will support you with mentoring, goal setting, pastoral and cultural support. You will have the opportunity to get your drivers license, site safe and first aid certificates

Support We Offer

Programme Selection Advice

Not sure what to do or thinking about
further study? We can help you choose
the right training for you.

Pastoral Care

If you have any problems – in your study
or in your personal life – we can help you.

Job Brokers

You will have access to our jobs
broker service. We will help you find
employment.

Mentoring

Our Māori and Pasifika mentors will
support you throughout the year. We will
give you every opportunity to succeed.

Goal Setting

We help you set goals and then provide
guidance so that you successfully
achieve them.

Social Opportunities

Have fun at our sports days and social
events. Make new friends.

Getting You Ready For Work

Prepare for work with our Passport to
Work. Get help with putting together a
CV. Get what you need for work. Your
New Zealand drivers licence. Site Safety
certification, or first-aid certificate.

Community Support

You will benefit from our connections
with iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira and
Te Ātiawa (including Tamaiti Whangai),
the Pasifika community, Industry
Training Organisations and employers.

Graduation Ceremonies

Celebrate your success at graduation
with your friends and whānau.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbkOA4mu2SY

Programme Options

We have a variety of programme options for MPTT, these include: Automotive, Bakery, Carpentry, Collision Repair, Electrical Engineering, Food and Beverage, Hairdressing, Makeup and Skincare, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying, Painting and Decorating and Tiling.

See our Programmes Enrolling now for start dates and further details.

Scholarship Criteria

You need to meet the entry criteria for the programme you are enrolling in and be:

Of Māori or Pasifika descent
16-40 years old at the start of your study
A New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
Able to meet the entry requirements for your programme

We want you to be passionate and show
that you are motivated to succeed.

To Apply

To apply for a scholarship, please complete and return the application form.

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship guide and application form (PDF)

Talk to the Team

For more information contact twa@weltec.ac.nz