Our Kōrero
Our background
Ehara taku toa I te toa takitahi engari he toa takitini.
'My win is not a single win but a win of many', with the
author acknowledging that the win was not only due to the use of their own individual skills
but also, as a recipient of the many gifts, talents and strengths inherited
from his family, tribe and ancestors.
Tai Tokerau Trades Training is a dynamic innovative company that was conceived from the growing needs of industry and key stakeholders across Tai Tokerau. The focus was to create a space to support industry and ākonga needs whilst representing a service where the values of integrity, ethics and meaningful heart centred approaches were evident.
With our waka preparations complete and ready to start navigating, we set our sails for our first year of service, which commenced 1st April 2020.
As of 2023 we have grown to a team of 20+ plus staff and contractors who each come with extensive knowledge in their respective fields and are able to work in a dynamic environment subject to sudden forces of change; staff who can navigate through a holistic lens, working with motivation and passion whilst modelling great work practice ethics.
Our Vision
To promote indigenous infused programmes that will captivate the authentic spirit of . . .
"What's good for everyone is not necessarily good for Māori,
but what is good for Māori is good for everyone."
Berryman, M., & Bishop, R. (2001). Te Kotahitanga research project.
To create possibilities, to ignite future pathways within the hearts and minds of our ākonga, to offer the opportunity to transform.
Whiti koreke, ka kitea koe!
Haere whakaparirau i a koe, haere whakamanu.
The koreke springs up – you’re found!
Go get yourself wings, go turn into a bird.
Like the swift movement of the piwakawaka as it moves in
and out of the ngahere fluttering its tail as if to say; ‘I am
here, I am ready, please show me the way’.
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To become regionally and nationally recognised as an organisation that sees the most important leader of all. The leader that awaits attentively within our people. Our skilled staff will enable this vision by facilitating and guiding the voices of ākonga in a safe and supported learning environment, designed specifically to enhance the growth of curious minds and develop capacity.
To ‘inspire our ākonga to aspire’ and ignite a passion for lifelong learning.
Our Mission
Is to develop and deliver programmes to organisations, services, and job seekers to address organisational
and individual skills needs.
Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi
With your basket and my basket the people will live.
What sets Tai Tokerau Trades Training apart from other services is our ability and commitment to supporting
employers and ākonga.
We value our relationship with employers and will retain an oversight of how our job seekers are progressing.
We understand that people need support outside of the classroom. That is why with our Whakaahu
Whakamua programme we provide wrap-around pastoral support to all ākonga for six months after our
course. This support gives every ākonga the greatest chance of long-term success.
We will navigate alongside our ākonga as they prepare for that perfect wind that will uplift their sails, before they put forth their paddle to the waters and begin to navigate solo.
Our Values
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu.
Despite being small, it is greenstone.
We at Tai Tokerau Trades Training are dedicated to upholding the following values –
I runga I Te Tika, Te Pono me te Aroha – doing what is right with integrity and compassion.
Manifesting our ‘ways of being’, within our everyday practice and ensuring professional behaviour exemplifying:
Our Whānau of Companies
Tai Tokerau Trades Training works closely with People-Weavers Raranga
Tangata—our sister company which shares our deep connection to grassroots
efforts and to our community. Together, we collaborate on projects, share
resources, and co-manage initiatives that bring
our vision to life.
Elevate Training—Aotearoa, a key part of our whānau of companies also
featuring in more detail on this website. Elevate Training - Aotearoa specialises
in delivering short, fee-paying workshops to industry and the
community, further broadening our reach, and enhancing our ability to serve our
diverse whānau whānui (communities). The suite of workshops is constantly being
added to as we see the need for a workshop.
In everything we do, we remain committed to weaving together the strands of
possibility, understanding, and authentic connection through our whānau of
companies. At Tai Tokerau Trades Training, we are dedicated to helping our
communities flourish—one story, one dream, one woven thread at a time. We are also
an Amotai registered Māori business and are dedicated to serving all sectors of
our communities.