Are you a professional working in an Iwi, Māori organisation, or another body that works with Māori communities, looking to progress into leadership? Would you like to take on a position of influence within the growing Māori economy, currently valued at $40 billion in New Zealand? Do you have a passion for furthering the aspirations of Māori and indigenous communities? This new master's aims to equip the next generation of leaders across a wide variety of sectors with the skills, knowledge and attributes necessary to advance the aspirations of Iwi Māori and other indigenous peoples. Whether it be in a social, cultural, environmental, political or commercial context. Features of the Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership Developed in response to growing market demand for managers, governors and other leaders within all spheres of the 'Māori sector'. Students go on an international research tour to Commonwealth and North American jurisdictions, providing exposure to a broad range of indigenous communities and organisations. Advance your theoretical and applied skills, by conducting both a research project and an internship in a relevant community or organisation. Highly customisable, with the ability to specialise in an area of interest. Delivered through a culturally appropriate blended learning model, including marae-based block courses run in wānanga format, guest lectures and student workshops. Our staff in Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies operate as a whānau and we pride ourselves on being accessible, supportive and engaged with a number of research kaupapa that focus on the advancement of Māori development and knowledge.

Graduates of this qualification will be in an ideal position to enhance the leadership capability in organisations working with Māori, including Iwi, Māori, government, community and private sector organisations. The graduating cohort will be expected to critically engage with and advance Māori aspirations in their strategic leadership careers. They will show the skills and attributes needed to lead and implement change in Māori and indigenous contexts. Knowledge of indigenous development in a global context opens up job opportunities and scope too.