Te Kāhui Raraunga is proud to present
He Ara Pūkeko - Data Analysis Apprenticeships
Applications are now open for He Ara Pūkeko!
Applications close 05 December, 2025.
Please read below for more information about the kaupapa and how to apply.
He kōrero mō tēnei kaupapa | About this kaupapa
He Ara Pūkeko is aimed at developing the next generation of Māori data practitioners.
In this five-month, full time, paid programme, participants will grow their data analysis skills, their application of mātauranga Māori, and their ability to exercise their tirohanga Māori in data, preparing them to make a real impact in their communities.
Read more about the first round of He Ara Pūkeko in the Pānui section of our website.
Mā te aha? | Why He Ara Pūkeko?
Data tells the story of our people, our whenua, and our futures.
Through He Ara Pūkeko, you will learn to:
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Analyse and interpret data confidently
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Understand Māori data sovereignty and governance
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Ground your work in te ao Māori
He kai kei āku ringa: the skills, knowledge, and insight are already within you; we help to unlock them in te ao raraunga.
Māraurautanga | Eligibility
Please apply if the following information reflects you:
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Whakapapa Māori
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Have a deep desire to contribute to your iwi or hapū through the skills you will gain
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Have iwi support for the duration of the apprenticeship
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Have a strong interest in data or research
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Have NCEA level 2 (or equivalent) in statistics or math
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Have knowledge about te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
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Can provide one professional reference and one iwi endorsement
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Are willing to travel as needed throughout the duration of the apprenticeship (within Aotearoa)
Whakatakotoranga o te Kaupapa | Programme Structure
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Duration: five months (9 February – 26 June 2026)
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Format: full time (35 hours per week), paid, hybrid (a mix of in-person and remote)
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Experience: workshops, projects, wānanga with Māori and Government experts
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Outcomes: real-world experience, iwi-focused skills, strong networks
Tono Mai Ināianei | Apply Now
Applications close 05 December, 2025.
To apply, email apprenticeship@kahuiraraunga.io with:
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Your CV and cover letter
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An iwi endorsement letter
Whakapā mai | Contact us
He pātai āu? If you have a question about He Ara Pūkeko, please email apprenticeship@kahuiraraunga.io
Ngā pātai | FAQ
Is travel and accommodation covered?
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Yes, Te Kāhui Raraunga will cover travel and accommodation that is required by the programme.
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Apprentices will be required to cover the cost of any personal travel and accommodation.
Do I need to have data analysis skills?
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You should be comfortable with numbers and with navigating the full Microsoft Office suite, but no advanced data expertise is required.
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This programme is designed to grow your skills.
Is He Ara Pūkeko full time?
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Yes - it is a paid, full time role at 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
What does an endorsement from my iwi look like?
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Your iwi endorsement is a letter from your iwi CEO or Chair, or someone of similar standing.
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The letter should state that your iwi recommends you for this programme and is willing to support you throughout. These recommendations are important as a lot of your skill development will be grounded in the context of your iwi. The letter also must state that your iwi gives you permission to have read only access to the private interface of Te Whata (for your iwi only). This access will allow you to view more data about your iwi, which you can use in your research project. Access will be granted only for the duration of the programme, and all intellectual property created through your research project will be returned to your iwi.
Please see example here
"I (insert name and role – iwi Chair | iwi CE eg Kirikowhai Mikaere Tuhourangi Iwi Chair) endorse (insert name of applicant) to receive Read Only login access to our (insert name of iwi) iwi page and data on Te Whata for the duration of their Pukeko Apprenticeship. I understand that the Pukeko will provide a report back to our iwi and login access will be removed once they have completed their Pukeko Apprenticeship."
Can I hear from previous He Ara Pūkeko participants to find out more about the programme?
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You can read more about the first round of He Ara Pūkeko and experience of past Apprentices here.
Where does the programme take place?
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The programme is mixed-format: some weeks have in-person wānanga, with remote learning in between.
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Exact locations will be confirmed upon enrolment.
Are there costs to participate?
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He Ara Pūkeko is fully paid; there are no fees for participants.
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Travel or accommodation support for in-person travel will also be provided where required.
Photo caption: 2025 He Ara Pūkeko graduates with their certificates, presented at the graduation ceremony in Rotorua on 29 June, 2025.