Make a Transformative Mission: At Te Rau Matatau, every role contributes to a nationwide movement to improve Māori health outcomes. Our mission is clear - "strengthen Māori health through nationally navigated and locally led solutions" - and as a team member, you'll actively help drive this transformation. Your work will equip Māori health professionals with the knowledge and skills to create positive change, enabling graduates to foster healthy whānau environments and make mauri ora (wellbeing) an achievable goal for all Māori.

Thrive in a Kaupapa Māori Environment: Join a workplace where Māori language, values, and knowledge are central - not just an add-on. Our programmes (and our workplace culture) are underpinned by mātauranga Māori and incorporate both traditional oral wisdom and written knowledge sources. You’ll be part of a team that honors tikanga and the wisdom of our tūpuna (ancestors) while embracing innovation. Daily work life at Te Rau Matatau is imbued with manaakitanga – caring and respect – for colleagues and students alike. We foster a supportive, whānau-like environment where everyone’s culture and identity are valued, making it a space where our kaimahi belong and thrive.

Excellence Through Kotahitanga: Te Rau Matatau is an NZQA-registered PTE with industry-recognised programmes, meaning you’ll join a reputable and close-knit team. We achieve excellence together. Our ethos, “Kia ngatahi te waihoe” (paddle in unison to achieve Māori aspirations), means we value collaboration and unity in every project. You’ll work alongside experienced Māori health and education leaders, in partnership with iwi and communities, all pulling together to reach shared goals. If you believe in teamwork and the power of collective effort (kotahitanga), you’ll find your values reflected and your skills elevated here.

Whanau & Manaakitanga: Our approach to both teaching and teamwork is deeply whānau-centered and driven by manaakitanga (care and respect). We strive to create an environment for learners and staff that feels like a whānau – supportive, inclusive, and nurturing. Te Rau Matatau’s ultimate impact is measured in terms of healthier, stronger whānau and communities, so we seek team members who naturally extend manaakitanga to students and colleagues alike.