Te Ara Poutama – Māori and Pasifika Trades Training
*Applications for 2025 have now closed.
MPTT provides free study for Māori and Pasifika people aged between 16 and 40, enrolled and accepted into an MPTT eligible course. Gain valuable knowledge and skills, pathway onto an apprenticeship, employment or higher level of study. See below for the full list of courses eligible for MPTT in 2025.
| Course Name | Duration | Next intake |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) | 1 year | Jul 2025 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3), Carpentry Strand | 1 year | Feb 2026 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Skills (Level 3), Joinery/Allied Trade Strand | 1 year | Feb 2026 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) | 1 year | Jul 2025 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) | 39 weeks | Feb 2026 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4) | 1 year | Feb 2026 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) | 1 year | Jul 2025 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) | 1 year | Feb 2026 |
What MPTT covers
- Tuition fees
- Pastoral care
- Work brokerage support to find work placements
MPTT does not cover specific course related costs – training materials, tools of trade… which have to be covered by the student.
Who can apply:
You must be:
- Māori or Pasifika
- Aged 16 – 40
- A New Zealand citizen or New Zealand permanent resident
- Enrolled in your chosen trade course
Application process
Complete the online application form:
*Applications for 2025 have now closed.