Whakamanahia te whānau
Est. 1987 | Henderson, Tāmaki Makaurau
Adult education for people who hold communities together.
WaiTech, West Auckland-based Private Training Establishment (PTE), have been preparing people for four decades, and remain committed to delivering high-quality, culturally-responsive learning opportunities for all.
We offer five programmes, all grounded in Māori social services and hauora, whānau, and community practice.
Five pathways.
One direction.
Courses
NZ Diploma in Whānau Ora
Level 5 · 44 weeks · 120 creditsThe foundation programme. Build the knowledge, skills, and cultural grounding to work effectively across whānau and social services.
The foundation programme. Build the knowledge, skills, and cultural grounding to work effectively across whānau and social services.
Micro-Credential: Whanaungatanga
Level 5 · 8 weeks · 24 creditsUnderstanding relationships as a practice. An intensive introduction to the principles that underpin effective whānau-centred work.
Understanding relationships as a practice. An intensive introduction to the principles that underpin effective whānau-centred work.
Micro-Credential: Kaitiakitanga
Level 6 · 12 weeks · 32 creditsLeadership as guardianship. Deepen your practice with a focus on responsibility, accountability, and sustainable care.
Leadership as guardianship. Deepen your practice with a focus on responsibility, accountability, and sustainable care.
Waitech Kaimahi
We are the navigators equipped with the stars of knowledge to now guide our whānau out of their uncharted territories. Never the lifeboat, we are the lighthouse and so now our journey really begins
Pania Te Aonui
Director
Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Arawa
Rosina Taniwha
Academic Manager
Ngaiterangi, Ngāti Tapu, Ngāti Ranginui
Jessica Derrick
Administration Manager
Hāmoa/Italian
Joanna Bauckham
Kaiako
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Mahuta
Josephine Thomas
Administration Support
Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Arawa
Dr. Donna Morrison
Kaiako
Te Arawa
Pania Te Aonui
Director
Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Arawa
Rosina Taniwha
Academic Manager
Ngaiterangi, Ngāti Tapu, Ngāti Ranginui
Jessica Derrick
Administration Manager
Hāmoa/Italian
Joanna Bauckham
Kaiako
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Mahuta
Josephine Thomas
Administration Support
Ngāti Rangitihi, Te Arawa
Dr. Donna Morrison
Kaiako
Te Arawa
Courses are available to NZ citizens and permanent residents. Enquire directly with our team, we'll help you find the right fit.
Send us an enquiry
What happens next
- We review your enquiry.
- A kaiako or member of our admin team calls or emails you.
- We talk through entry requirements, fees, and the next intake date.
Prefer to talk now? Call 0800 924 942 or email wai-tech@waiwhanau.com.