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Partner with TupuToa 

Partner with TupuToa 

TupuToa Partners are corporate, community and public sector organisations committed to maximising Māori and Pacific potential.

Discover how your organisation can champion Māori and Pacific success through TupuToa’s tailored partnership offerings. Our programmes provide meaningful career pathways, leadership development, and cultural competency training to create lasting impact.

Check out our current TupuToa Partners

Only 17% of corporates see their Māori and Pacific pipeline efforts as achieving the desired outcome.

Why Partner with TupuToa

You are impacting the lives our tauira and future leaders and improving the outcomes of our wider Māori and Pacific communities.

You will have greater access to an emerging talent pool of young Māori and Pacific graduates aligned to your organisation’s needs.

You have an opportunity to develop your own cultural capability. We provide wraparound support and training for managers e.g. Manager’s Cultural Competency Workshops and ad hoc cultural support services.

We are direct and tangible value for your diversity and inclusion strategy. Our pipeline is also cost effective. Avoid the cost of an in-house programme and enjoy the benefits of increased Māori and Pacific representation in your organisation without the outlay.

You will belong to a community of learning in which knowledge, insights and inspiration are freely shared.

Principal Partnership

$ 60,000

annually

3year contract

10 placements per year

Major Partnership

$ 30,000

annually

3 year contract

5 placements per year

Support Partnership

$ 18,000

annually

3year contract

3 placements per year

Scholarship Partnership

$ 7,000

per placement

12 month contract

Our Services

Partnering with TupuToa unlocks access to all of these services, allowing you to mix and match the offerings that best suit your organisation’s needs. Your annual partnership fee provides flexible access to our internship, graduate support, leadership, cultural competency, and consultancy services up to its value.

Internship Programme

  • Recruitment & Matching: Gain access to a diverse talent pool through on-campus engagements, CV workshops, and role-matching services.
  • Pastoral Support: Benefit from onboarding events, 1-on-1 intern support, and guidance for managers.
  • Networking & Development: Participate in exclusive leadership wānanga and networking events.

Ideal for: Organisations committed to fostering early-career Māori and Pacific talent.

Graduate Pastoral Support

  • Dedicated Navigator: A key contact providing pastoral care, attending induction, and maintaining ongoing communication.
  • Cohort Check-ins: Facilitated sessions to foster peer support and open discussions.
  • 1:1 Support: Personalised support available to address individual graduate needs.

Ideal for: Organisations looking to support Māori and Pacific graduates as they navigate their careers.

Leadership Development: Kia Tupu Kia Toa

  • W?nanga Experience: Engage in five 2-day immersive wānanga in the Hokianga, focused on cultural identity and leadership.
  • Leadership Growth: Gain expertise in road-mapping, professional training, and business acumen.
  • Legacy & Change: Participate in exclusive organisational projects designed to drive impact.

Ideal for: Companies investing in the professional growth of Māori and Pacific leaders.

Cultural Competency Training

  • Standard Training  – 3.5-hour foundational workshop covering key cultural concepts.
  • Individual Partner Training – Customised session for up to 30 team members.
  • Bespoke Training – Fully tailored workshop aligned to your organisation’s values and goals.

Ideal for: Teams seeking to enhance cultural awareness and engagement with Māori and Pacific communities.

DE&I Consultancy (Exclusive to Principal Partners)

  • Strategic DE&I Guidance: Receive expert consultation on diversity and inclusion strategies to embed meaningful change in your organisation.

Ideal for: Organisations dedicated to long-term diversity and inclusion impact.

We partner with organisations committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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