Graduates of Te Aka Pūtaiao can pathway to:
Internal pathways
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Humanities (Level 7)
External pathways
- Rūmakihia te Taiao (Kaupae 6) New Zealand Diploma in Māori Environment Management (Kaupae 6)
- Further study at higher levels in the fields of conservation, environmental management, resource management and iwi environmental management.
Career Opportunities
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Graduates of this qualification may contribute and participate in a range of Māori and general environmental/resource management roles which may include:
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Hapū, Iwi, Hāpori Environment Liaison/Advisor
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Hapū, Iwi, Hāpori Environment Monitor
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Environmental Monitoring Officer
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Environmental Analyst
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Environmental Policy Advisor/Writer
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Environmental Field Technician
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Environmental Consultant/Contractor
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Environmental Researcher
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Iwi Officer
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Ranger
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Field Researcher
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Local and District Council positions
Cultural/Community Pathways
Graduates may also contribute to community and participate in cultural roles as:
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Advisors and knowledge holders for whānau, hapū and iwi pertaining to the local environment including the concepts, philosophies, kawa/ tikanga, pūrākau, kōrero whakatauākī and aspirations of tangata whenua.
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Whānau, hapū and iwi liaison/advisory environmental roles for local government, environmental, conservation, and community organisations.
- This qualification may also provide pathways for graduates to enhance the capacity and capability of their whānau, hapū and iwi communities within Māori based environmental settings.