Ngā Ratonga Tohu Mātauranga Māori

Māori Qualifications Services - how we support you

Information about Māori Qualifications Services (MQS), who we are and what we do. Information for students of Field Māori subjects on careers and also the Ringa Toi art exhibition

Our responsibilities

Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) sits within Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori (formerly Qualification Services) here at NZQA.

MQS is responsible for the maintenance, development and review of mātauranga Māori qualifications and Field Māori unit standards. We ensure that the qualifications and unit standards are fit for purpose, and meet the needs and aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi. 

MQS is guided by Te Whakaruruhau Matua and Whakaruruhau to maintain the integrity and validity of Māori qualifications and Field Māori assessment standards.

“To promote, support and develop the growth and use of mātauranga Māori on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)”
Kaupapa matua: Our mission statement
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“To be the most learner focused, kaupapa driven and successful developer of Field Māori qualifications, unit standards and support materials in the world.”
Whakakitenga: Our vision
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What is Field Māori?

Field Māori is a classification field in the Directory of Assessment and Skill Standards (DASS).

This field caters specifically to Māori knowledge, pedagogy and skills. It gives national recognition to mātauranga Māori.

Search Field Māori on the DASS (external link)

Mātauranga Māori qualifications and assessment standards

MQS is kaitiaki of all mātauranga Māori qualifications from Levels 1 to 6. These are New Zealand qualifications listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF).
 
Did you know that credits gained from Field Māori assessment standards can contribute to NCEA?

Mātauranga Māori Qualifications and Assessment Standards

How MQS support students of Field Māori subjects

Careers using te reo Māori

Careers using Field Māori subjects

How to use your skills in te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori for your future mahi

Careers in te reo Māori
Ringa Toi

Ringa Toi

Ringa Toi is an annual exhibition that showcases the artwork of secondary school students with a focus on Toi Māori

Ringa Toi

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