Expressions of interest for rangatahi and mentors are now open. Te ara ki Matangireia is a 10-month emerging leadership programme grounded in te ao Māori that supports early in career Māori with the skills and confidence to step into leadership and governance roles of the future.

This kaupapa is grounded in whakaaro Māori and te reo me ōna tikanga to ensure the mauri of the kaupapa and its participants are protected and enhanced.  The kaupapa includes:

  • four 3-day wānanga hosted by different iwi (planned for March, June, September and November 2025. Specific dates will be confirmed by December 2024)
  • one on one mentoring with a senior leader in the Public Service.
  • personal reflective practice
  • regular check-ins with individuals and small groups
  • delivery of a service project.

You can learn more or download an expression of interest form from the Te Ara ki Matangireia webpage. 

Te Ara ki Matangireia