Pātaka Toa -
Education To Employment
Ensuring Ngāti Toa Whānau have choice, in earning and learning
Education and employment are powerful levers for transforming the futures of our whānau and growing the next generation of Ngāti Toa leaders. When grounded in cultural identity, purpose, and possibility, they become catalysts for intergenerational success.
To realise that success, we must create the right conditions - where whānau are supported with the tools, opportunities, and belief to thrive. Our approach is not to simply deliver services, but to enable choice, strengthen capability, and grow confidence across every life stage.
Through a wide range of kaupapa, we support whānau to realise their aspirations in education and employment - from early childhood and school support to tertiary pathways, career development, and job placement.
Wherever you're at in your journey — we're here to help. Reach out to see how we can support you or your whānau.
Strengthening & growing the inherent capability of our people
How We Can Help
We offer support through three key areas:
1. Te Kete Mātauranga
Education Excellence
Helping tamariki and rangatahi succeed in education through engagement, curriculum, learning support & life-readiness.
Te Puna Reo o Ngāti Toa - Early Childhood Education: Bilingual ECE aged 0-5
Puna Mātauranga: Education support primary and secondary
Ako Pānui: Literacy Development Programme, ages 5-12
Pikau o Te Rangi: Whānau support service for young people experiencing neurodivergent challenges in education
Te Kura o Toa - Ngãti Toa Satellite School: A kaupapa Māori learning space grounded in Toa identity, offering education delivery for rangatahi in years 7-13.
Te Awarua - Māori Student Support Centre: Cultural and academic support for Māori students at Whitireia
Piki Te Mauri - Education Engagement Service: Helping tamariki, rangatahi and whānau stay engaged and supported in their learning journey
2. Te Hoe Ākau
Social Impact
Supporting whānau into work, training or further study through lifelong learning, leadership, economic participation, workforce development and employment.
Work Readiness and Placement: Help preparing for employment, building confidence, and accessing job opportunities.
TOA Driving Academy: Learners, restricted and full licence.
Career Development: Explore career options, get guidance, and map out your next steps.
3. Te Kete Whakapuawai
Innovative Leadership
Future-focused support for upskilling and growing your potential.
Wāhine Taiea: Building indigenous woman leaders
Design House: Programme design in progress
We’re developing some exciting new kaupapa in areas like tech, innovation and cultural capability building.
Watch this space - big things are coming!
Get In Touch
Need support or have a patai?
Fill in the form below, email us at pātakatoa@ngātitoa.iwi.nz or message us on our instagram - @patakoatoa