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Welcome to TupuToa!
Only 17 per cent of New Zealand’s top 60 firms have an executive who identifies as other than European/Pākehā.
Growing Māori and Pacific leaders
TupuToa seeks to ensure corporate Aotearoa is representative of our country, by developing and empowering our people and building the cultural capability of our partners.
Our programmes aim to address the persistent inequalities facing our communities and disrupt intergenerational disadvantage. We work to reduce entry and advancement barriers which are biased against Māori and Pacific communities and support organisations in successfully recruiting and onboarding Māori and Pacific peoples.
Growing Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa
Growing Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa
Growing Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa
Growing Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa
Growing Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa
Growing Māori and Pacific leaders for a greater Aotearoa
Join the TupuToa whānau
Join the TupuToa whānau
Join the TupuToa whānau
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We partner with organisations committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
TupuToa’s investment partners are a stand-out group of corporates and public sector organisations committed to a fundamental shift in business practises and culture, maximising Māori and Pacific potential in the workplace and building strong pathways and Māori and Pacific leaders.











Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Our Programmes
210
2019/20
Opportunities
200
2020/21
Opportunities
250
2021/22
Opportunities
350
2022/23
Opportunities
450
2023/24
Opportunities
We empower our Māori and Pacific communities to unlock their full potential.
TupuToa aims to provide professional opportunities for Māori and Pacific in corporate, government and community organisations. We do this through our programmes and pathways below.
Cyber-security Programme
Want to kickstart your career in cyber-security, but don’t know where to start? We’ve designed a pathway for you to leverage your soft skills and translate that into the world of technology.
Learn more here.
Hikohiko te Uira
You will learn how to communicate, collaborate and share online using Microsoft 365 tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and OneDrive.
Learn more here.
Internship Programme & Grad roles
An employment pathway that provides professional opportunities for Māori and Pacific tertiary students in corporate, government and community organisations.
Learn more here.
Kia Tupu Kia Toa
TupuToa has extended its support by establishing an early to mid-career leadership programme for Māori and Pacific professionals.
Learn more here.
Salesforce Bootcamp
These three training opportunities will secure your foot in the door working with technology to solve real-world business challenges. Having these globally-recognised credits and certifications will allow you to access to digital careers in Aotearoa and beyond.
Learn more here.
Tū Kahikatea
Empowers rangatahi Māori to achieve their professional goals in the workplace, whilst highlighting the mana of connection to their identity, their whānau, hapū and iwi.