About these qualifications
Manaaki Marae qualifications are for students who wish to work in areas that involve manaakitanga and how it links Māori well-being to the marae and the mana of its people.
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Review in progress
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) is now reviewing the suite of Manaaki Marae qualifications at Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Manaaki Marae - Te Kāuta, Te Wharekai (Kaupae 2) - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae
- Level 2, 40 credits
- Ref number 2435 (external link)
Manaaki Marae - Te Nihowera, Te Ringawera (Kaupae 3) - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae
- Level 3, 60 credits
- Ref number 2434 (external link)
Manaaki Marae - Whāngai Tāngata (Kaupae 4) - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae
- Level 4, 60 credits
- Ref number 2433 (external link)
Manaaki Marae - Te Hāpai Ō Ki Muri (Kaupae 5) - New Zealand Diploma in Manaaki Marae
- Level 5, 120 credits
- Ref number 2432 (external link)
This review is to ensure that the qualifications remain purposeful, relevant and current aligning with the aspirations of whānau, hapū, iwi and communities. Additionally, the review is to ensure that the qualifications are valued in meeting the needs of future learners, employers and stakeholders.
Review plan
Manaaki Marae Qualifications Review plan [PDF, 468 KB]
Check this page for future updates and information on this review.
Consultation on Manaaki Marae Qualifications review
Consultation on the reviewed qualifications is open until open until 29 August 2025.
NZQA, Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) is currently reviewing the suite of Manaaki Marae Qualifications at Levels 2 – 5.
This review is to ensure that the qualifications remain current, relevant, purposeful and valuable to current and future learners, employers, whānau, hapū, iwi and other stakeholders.
- 2435 - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae Level 2 (40 credits)
- 2434 - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae Level 3 (60 credits)
- 2433 - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae Level 4 (60 credits)
- 2432 - New Zealand Diploma in Manaaki Marae Level 5 (120 credits)
The consultation drafts for all four reviewed qualifications are available below.
How to provide your feedback
We welcome your questions and feedback regarding the proposed changes, which can be emailed to MQS@nzqa.govt.nz.
Ngā Tohu Hukihuki – draft qualifications
The Whakaruruhau review working group met and drafted the following changes to the suite of qualifications.
Read the summary of changes [PDF, 157 KB]
Level 2
Current: New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae (Level 2) (external link)
Proposed: 2435- New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae [DOCX, 121 KB]
Level 3
Current: New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae (Level 3) (external link)
Proposed: 2434 - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae [DOCX, 122 KB]
Level 4
Current: New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae (Level 4) (external link)
Proposed: 2433 - New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae (Level 4) [DOCX, 120 KB]
Level 5
Current: New Zealand Diploma in Manaaki Marae (Level 5) (external link)
Proposed: 2432 - New Zealand Diploma in Manaaki Marae (Level 5) [DOCX, 122 KB]
Completed reviews
February 2020 - Review of Manaaki Marae - Marae Hospitality Qualifications
Read details of the review in the report:
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