Title
New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia Koroua
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
60
NZSCED
DAS classification
Qualification developer
NZQA, Māori Qualifications Service
Next review
Mmmm YYYY
Approval date
Dd Mmmm YYYY
Strategic purpose statement
This qualification is intended for Māori and people working with
Māori to gain skills, knowledge and attributes to work with kuia
and koroua in residential facilities, hapū or home settings.
Graduates will work under close supervision, and meet all legal
requirements to work in aged care services ensuring the mana,
mauri and wairua of kuia and koroua is strengthened.
Whānau, hapū and hāpori Māori will benefit from graduates who
work in accordance with tikanga and kawa.
Graduate profile
Graduates will be able to apply the following essential skills and
relevant processes:
Whanaungatanga (20 credits)

Develop communication skills to foster whanaungatanga
and engage whanau.

Use appropriate language when engaging with whanau,
hapū, iwi and hapori.

Use basic reo Māori appropriately when engaging with
whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.
Outcome Statement
Kaitiakitanga: (20 credits)

Develop and facilitate suitable programmes to meet
required needs of kuia and koroua

Liaise and coordinate a range of services for the well-being
of kuia and koroua.

Recognise and assist kuia, koroua and their whānau with
referral processes on personal health, environment safety
and healthcare requirements.

Understand and demonstrate techniques for safer handling
and mobility of kuia and koroua.
Tino Rangatiratanga (8 credits)

Accurately carry out record keeping.
Whānau Ora (12 credits)
 Explain the historical context of the development of Whānau
Ora as a Government Policy for kuia and koroua
 Explain how te Tiriti o Waitangi supports the concept of
Whānau Ora pertaining to kuia koroua context
 Understand ethical boundaries and professional standards
within a kuia koroua context
Education pathway
This qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to
improve or further develop their skills and knowledge in tiaki kuia,
koroua.
Graduates may progress to the following qualifications:
 New Zealand Certificate in Hauora: Elderly Health (Level 4)
 New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kuia Koroua (Level 4)
 New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
 New Zealand Māori Public Health (Level 4)
 New Zealand Diploma in Disability Practice (Level46)
 New Zealand Diploma in the Management of Residential
care facilities including: aged, children, disability, forensic,
hospice, Māori, mental health and addiction, youth, services
(Level 4)
Employment pathway
Graduates of this certificate will have the skills and knowledge to
act effectively in a range of kaitiaki roles, both Māori and nonMāori including:
Residential facilities, kaumātua trusts, NGO’S, hauora services,
marae based services, whānau support services, iwi health and
social services, Māori GP services, hospice, respite care, cultural
advisor, hospital support services, home care and support
services, health assistant.
Whānau, hapū,
iwi/community pathway
Graduate of this qualification will advance and tiaki kuia, koroua
based on kaupapa Māori principles to meet the aspirations of
whānau and a wide range of community and cultural
organisations including but not limited to:
Māori women’s welfare league, hapū residential facilities, Māori
residential facilities, Māori provider and iwi hauora services,
cultural advisor, hospital support services.