Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Auckland is a group of training and industry organisations working together to help Māori and Pasifika become leaders in the trades. With partnerships throughout the industry, we combine trades training with mentoring and financial support, and connect trainees with employers to take them right into the heart of their chosen trade.
We offer trainees practical support to build their careers – including free fees, a $1000 tools grant and help finding work.
Our "Navigators" guide trainees through their training and beyond, encouraging them to aim high and continually develop their skills.
We partner with training and industry organisations to connect trainees with those in the know about their chosen trade.
We work closely with employers to help meet the growing demand for skilled tradespeople in Auckland.
Since we started in 2015, we've helped more than 1,432 trainees learn a trade, and 56% of our graduates are now in apprenticeships, trades-related employment or further study.
Whakamana– Conducting relationships in ways that enhance the mana and mauri of everyone involved.
Kia ngatai to waihoe – Recognising the value in each other's strengths and the importance of working together.
Whaia to iti Kahurangi – Commitment to the highest standard and best practice.
Ehara taku toa takitahi, engari he toa takimano – Leadership strength based on relevance, accessibility and quality.
Kai pumai kit e kaupapa – A foundation of trust, integrity and commitment to Maori and Pasifika education and training.
Read more about MPTT Auckland's purpose and values in our charter or download our strategic presenter.
There's a shortage of qualified tradespeople in Aotearoa and an increasing number of jobs in the industry. At the same time, Māori and Pasifika are underrepresented in skilled trades positions. To help fill the skills gap, the Tertiary Education Commission has given us Government funding to help young Māori and Pasifika build a career in their chosen trade.
MPTT Auckland is a team effort. Meet the people who are helping our trainees become leaders in the trades.
Tu (Whakatohea, Ngai Tai, Ngāti Porou) has a strong family history in the trades, beginning with his grandfather who was a Master Builder. Now serving as Mana Whakahaere (ambassador) for MPTT, he has an extensive background in the health and education sectors.
Our partners are central to the work we do. We collaborate with training, industry and community organisations to connect trainees with opportunities in their chosen trade.
MIT has been helping New Zealanders learn industry-specific skills since 1970. With five Auckland-based campuses, MIT offers a wide range of trades courses that can help you learn practical skills and gain real-world experience while you study.
Unitec is New Zealand's largest institute of technology, with more than 20,000 students studying over 150 work-oriented programmes. It offers employment-focused education at two campuses in Auckland's suburbs of Mt Albert and Waitākere.
One of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers, TWoA is guided by Māori principles and values and provides high-quality, holistic education from certificates to degrees.
This private training establishment aims to help people and businesses lift their skills and productivity. Skills4Work works with businesses of all sizes to help them learn workplace skills linked to industry qualifications.
NZMA provides hands-on training giving students real skills for today's professions. Across seven campuses nationwide they deliver employment-focused vocational training in purpose built campuses simulating real-life work environments to over 3,500 students each year in the fields of hospitality, cookery, business, retail, contact centre, construction, electrical engineering, plumbing & gas fitting, early childhood education and health. NZMA's employment outcomes are amongst the highest in the sector, placing over 80% of graduates into employment or higher learning annually.
BCITO is New Zealand's largest provider of construction trade apprenticeships. It's appointed by the government to develop and provide industry qualifications for the building and construction sector.
Skills is a multi-sector training organisation working with 22 industries. It develops skills to improve workplace performance, delivers training services to companies, and promotes the educational and training needs of its industries.
Working across 37 industries where most learning takes place on the job, Competenz develops national qualifications and supports Kiwis to build skills, careers and businesses.
Connexis is the industry training organisation for New Zealand's infrastructure industries, including civil infrastructure, water, electricity supply and telecommunications.
ServiceIQ is the industry training organisation for the aviation, hospitality, retail, travel, tourism and museums sectors. It helps people gain valuable, practical service skills and nationally recognised qualifications.
MITO designs qualifications and training programmes for the automotive, transport, logistics, industrial textile fabrication and extractive industries.
Solomon Group is a Māori Private Training Establishment accredited with NZQA since 1998. They help individuals recognise and develop their potential and support MPTT trainees into trades careers while fostering a future-focused attitude.
Oceania provides Navigation (mentoring) services to MPTT trainees, helping support them into careers in the trades. The academy aims to help Pacific people grow their skills and find sustainable careers.
An industry leader in the trades, Hawkins is New Zealand's largest privately owned construction and infrastructure group. Hawkins Group works throughout the Asia Pacific region and specialises in complex projects that benefit local communities.