M채ori and NorthTec
WHAIA HE ITI KAHURANGI PURSUE THAT WHICH YOU CHERISH MOST DEARLY
Te manu i kai te miro, nöna te ngahere Te manu i kai te mätauranga, nöna te ao The bird that eats the berry, the forest is his The bird that seeks knowledge, the world is his
In 2012, the top 10 programmes enrolled in by Mäori students were (in order of popularity): 1. Te Pökaitahi Ngäpuhi-Nui-Tonu
6. Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3)
2. National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 3)
7. Bachelor of Nursing
3. Certificate in Elementary Construction 4. Certificate in Sustainable Rural Development (Level 2)
8. Bachelor of Applied Social Service 9. Certificate in General Farm Skills (Level 3) 10. National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 3)
5. Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Skills (Level 2)
Did you know In 2012 NorthTec scored first out of 16 tertiary providers in a national study showing that NorthTec leads the way when engaging and responding to the needs of Mäori nursing students. NorthTec and Te Hiku Media have entered into a new partnership to deliver the Foundation Studies Media Skills (Level 2) course in Kaitaia. The new collaborative venture will be run at the Te Hiku Media premises and will allow students to be able to work on ‘real’ projects such as Radio and TV productions. Automotive Engineering tutor Lucas Connew (Iwi - Ngäiterangi, Hapü - Te Whänau-a-Tauwhao) recently represented NorthTec as a judge at the World Skills International competition in Germany where NorthTec graduate Rodney Nelson competed having qualified to represent New Zealand. NorthTec opened a $3.4 million Creative Centre, Toi Te Pito, at the Raumanga Campus in Whangarei. The new and refurbished state-of-the-art facility is home to the Arts, Mäori Arts, Media Arts, Fashion, Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing programmes.
How can NorthTec help you achieve your social and economic aspirations?
What are your iwi and hapü top three educational needs in the next decade?
What specific training courses do you require to meet your social and economic growth needs?
Te Tai Tokerau Population: 148,470
MALE: 72,843 FEMALE: 75,627 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 6.5%
AGE
EDUCATION LEVEL
OCCUPATION Managers and professionals Trades and machinery workers
Under 15
Post-school qualifications
15-64
School qualification
65 and over
No qualification
Community and personal service workers Clerical and administrative workers Sales workers Labourers Other
Source: Statistics New Zealand, 2006
Mäori in Te Tai Tokerau Population: 43,527
MALE: 20,973 FEMALE: 22,554 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 13.9%
AGE
EDUCATION LEVEL
OCCUPATION Managers and professionals Trades and machinery workers
Under 15
Post-school qualifications
15-64
School qualification
65 and over
No qualification
Community and personal service workers Clerical and administrative workers Sales workers Labourers Other
Source: Statistics New Zealand, 2006
NorthTec
Students: 9,166
MALE: 4,779 FEMALE: 4,387 AGE
COURSE COMPLETION: 79%
QUALIFICATION COMPLETION: 64%
Level 1-2
Level 1-2
Under 25
Level 3-4
Level 3-4
Over 25
Level 5-6
Level 5-6
Level 7
Level 7
Source: Tertiary Education Commission, 2012
Source: NorthTec, 2012
Mäori* at NorthTec
TEC data reflects SAC funded EFTs
*Students whom identify as Mäori
Students: 3,717
MALE: 1,839 AGE
COURSE COMPLETION: 76%
FEMALE: 1,878
QUALIFICATION COMPLETION: 57%
Level 1-2
Level 1-2
Under 25
Level 3-4
Level 3-4
Over 25
Level 5-6
Level 5-6
Level 7
Level 7
Source: NorthTec, 2012
Source: Tertiary Education Commission, 2012 TEC data reflects SAC funded EFTs
Employment and Programmes of Study MAJOR EMPLOYERS IN TE TAI TOKERAU
BREAKDOWN BY PROGRAMME OF ALL STUDENTS AT NORTHTEC
BREAKDOWN BY PROGRAMME OF MÄORI AT NORTHTEC
Primary Industries
Creative Arts and Humanities
Creative Arts and Humanities
Manufacturing
Commerce
Commerce
Construction / Utilities
Youth Guarantee
Youth Guarantee
Services to business
Health and environment
Health and environment
Services to communities
Trades and Technology
Trades and Technology
Services to consumer
Te Puna
Te Puna
Services to real estate
Source: Infometrics Regional Database, 2012
Source: NorthTec, 2013
PROFILES
Student Advisor Kaitakawaenga Te Orewai, Ngati Hine and Ngäpuhi
“The best part of my work is the range of people I work with all over the north. Education and employment for our people are what motivate me and I have the background to be effective.” Julian has run a youth leadership programme for his iwi, has worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor, is a representative for Te Runanga o Ngati Hine, and has experience in environmental management. “I whakapapa to a number of tribes in Te Tai Tokerau which enables me to establish whanau connections when working with people and within communities. The challenge for a number of students is what they are dealing with in their day to day lives. I assist them with the resources I have available to help them overcome barriers they may encounter while studying and I can connect them with the support they need.”
Business Administration and Computing Student Ngäpuhi
“What I bring to this role is my life experience, skills I have obtained and relationships I have built over a number of years. I have an understanding of Te Reo me ona tikanga and wänanga on a regular basis with my kaumatua and kuia to build on the knowledge I already have. I have active networks within hapü and iwi groups, pastoral care, funding and health organisations, as well as an interest in an environmental consultancy business. I understand the social and economic problems our people face daily and believe education is important to opening up new opportunities for self-development, employment and whanäu well-being. “My work feels consistent with our Ngati Hine motto – Mo te iwi te take - We do it for our people. NorthTec has a strong role in the regions and a high retention rate. It gives a diverse delivery both in timing and in place. We’re taking it right out into communities now and I can help make that happen.”
of contacts and support here. My skills are now being sharpened. We learn MYOB, time sheets, and how to do payroll so I can help on committees or be a receptionist for a marae.”
“I had no idea I could be an administrator. NorthTec is a really helpful environment to transition from school to the working world. Now I’m more confident to go on to work or to get more qualifications.”
“Already I’ve had the experience of helping out as an administrator here for a couple of weeks because we were busy in the office. Ultimately I would like to be a CEO, managing a business with someone beside me.”
Mihikiterangi had finished high school in Hastings with no particular plans when her sister suggested she do the course. “I’m from up here originally so I had lots
“Ko tenei tumomo mahi he mahi hei puare nga kuaha kei roto i te ao Pakihi.”
Automotive Engineering Tutor Ngäiterangi, Te Whänau-a-Tauwhao
After 13 years in the army as a diesel mechanic being posted all over New Zealand, Lucas was ready to come home to the north and settle in one place for a while. “Both my wife and I were keen to get back up here but I needed a job first and this opportunity came up at the right time. I teach the pre-trade course where students do unit standards towards their national trade certificate.”
“This course will open doors in the business world.”
‘”It’s great seeing the guys progress. Some come in not knowing anything about engineering and I watch their confidence build. Because the job makes use of my skills and knowledge I get a lot of job satisfaction. The systems and processes are similar to what I am used to, so the transition here has been easier than I thought.” Lucas was worried how the students would respond to him. “In the army people listen because they have to. Here the students can leave. But I find I can be a positive influence on the young guys and they respect my trade experience and my lifestyle experience.”
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