• Post Graduate Diploma: Korowai Mokopuna - 2026

    Registration of Interest for 2027

  • This study award is for kaiako teaching in Kōhanga Reo only.

  • About this award

    Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust and the Ministry of Education are offering 10 study awards to Kaiako who are interesting in enrolling in the Massey University Post Graduate Diploma in specialist teaching (Level 8) for 2026.

    Registration of Interest Submissions will close at 11.59pm on the 19th October, 2026.

    The 10 successful applicants for the MOE Study Award will be informed by 14th November 2026 and invited to enrol onto the programme.

    If you have any pātai, please contact PGDKorowaiMokopunatono@kohanga.ac.nz for further enquiries.

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  • E pōuri ana, you are not eligible for this study award.

    If you have any pātai, please contact PGDKorowaiMokopuna@kohanga.ac.nz

  • Tino pai, you are eligible for this study award.

    Please complete the form to apply.

    • Regarding your privacy 

    • The Ministry of Education (MOE) collects the personal information you provide in this application form for the purposes of assessing your application and – if you are successful – administering your award.

      While we encourage you to answer these questions, choosing not to do so will not impact the assessment of your application. Some questions are required (marked with asterisks) – if you do not answer these questions your application will not be processed.

      Your information will be securely held by the MOE and will be deleted once no longer required. It will be confidentiality shared with panel members who assess applications, which may include sector experts external to the MOE.

      If your application is successful and a study award is being offered, MOE will inform your Kōhanga Reo. MOE will contact Massey University to confirm your enrolment and successful completion of the courses.

      You have the right to request access to information MOE holds about you and to ask to have it corrected if it is wrong. If you would like to access information relevant to your application, or if you have any privacy questions, please contact the MOE Advisor - Learning Support Study Awards and Scholarships.

    • Your details 
    • Date
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    • Gender*
    • Date of birth*
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    • What ethnic group(s) do you belong to?*

    • Citizenship and Residency

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    • Background 

    • Tell us about your ability to speak te reo Māori, or any other language, eg. NZ sign language and/or a Pasifika language. Please advise what proficiency you would consider yourself to be.

    • Make your selection*
    • Are you proficient in another language that is commonly used in New Zealand?*
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    • Supporting documents

      You will need a Letter of Support endorsed by your Kōhanga Reo whānau and your current Police Vetting Letter ready to upload below.

      If you have any other relevant supporting documents, please upload them using the box below as part of your application.

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    • Employment details 
    • What is your current employment status?

    • Enter your full-time equivalent Full Time Equivilent (FTE) status. Note: 1 FTE is full-time. If you work...

      1. One day a week, you are 0.2 FTE.
      2. Two days a week, you are 0.4 FTE.
      3. Three days a week, you are 0.6 FTE.
      4. Four days a week, you are 0.8 FTE.
      5. Five days a week, you are 1.0 FTE.
    • Make your selection*
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    • Travel details 

    • In your first year of study, there are two compulsory block courses at Massey University Albany campus. You will need to attend both block courses in person.

      Please note:

      • The Ministry of Education will pay a contribution towards your travel and accommodation.
      • You receive these payments direct from the Ministry of Education as a reimbursement, made directly to you twice a year.

    • How will you travel to the block courses?

    • Please make your selection*

    • Flight details

    • What is the approximate distance in kms from your house to this airport?

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    • Driving details

      What is the approximate driving distance in kms from your house to Massey University, Albany campus.

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    • Accomodation details

    • Do you need accommodation?
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