Toi Ki Tua is a kaupapa Māori summer internship programme opening doors for Māori tertiary students to step into high-value professional careers across the Bay of Plenty.
Read more about the programme here…
Employer benefits:
- Access to a pool of talented Māori tertiary students. With 44% of the Bay of Plenty’s youth population being Māori, this is an opportunity to develop your future workforce
- Pastoral care and support provided by the programme. Employ students who are well-supported in their cultural needs and in their professional journey.
- Build a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, that reflects the environment your organisation resides in
- Incorporate a Te Ao Māori perspective into your organisation
- Build an authentic connection with local Māori communities, while also providing an opportunity to showcase your business
- Progress a project you may not otherwise have resources for
How does it work?
Toi Ki Tua's role is:
- Work with you to define and shape your internship placement
- Recruit students* through established relationships with Māori communities and the tertiary sector.
*Our key criteria is that students whakapapa Māori and have a strong connection to the Bay of Plenty, either through whakapapa or residency. - Prepare and provide pastoral support to the interns and employers throughout the placements.
- Run the employer onboarding session, and coordinate all key events (wānanga, site tours, end of programme celebration).
- Funding for student internships may be available – eligibility criteria applies.
The employer's role is to:
- Provide a paid project-focused professional placement for approx. 10 weeks, for at least one student, over the summer period.
- Provide a work supervisor to oversee the work of the student(s), and a buddy to support the student in 'learning the ropes' and increasing their comfort in a professional environment.
- Support the skill development of their student in a professional environment, whilst committed to their needs as a Māori student.
- Attend the employer onboarding session, the powhiri at the commencement of the programme, and the programme celebration at the end.
- Allow the student, the time to attend the site tours that highlight key parts of the industry.
- Be available to host a site tour (if need be).
Interested in getting involved?
We are seeking employers that are genuinely looking to support rangatahi Māori into higher-value career opportunities and tap into a Māori talent pool.
Register your interest here, or contact the Programme Lead, Katie Hungerford at katie@toikairawa.co.nz or 022 088 8992.
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