Kia mataara e te iwi. Tukua mai te rangi hou kia eke panuku, kia eke tangaroa: Haumi e, hui e TAIKI E!

We’re supporting rangatahi in Ōtaki and the Horowhenua-Kāpiti Coast to become the creative tech leaders of the future.

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He Whakakitenga

Our Vision

Ki te kāhore he whakakitenga ka ngaro te iwi.

Through training, mentorship, and industry-led opportunities M.A.T.C.H is a pathway for rangatahi to high-value careers as the producers, developers and thought-leaders of the future.

The Māoriland Tech Creative Hub – M.A.T.C.H is a creative space for rangatahi to use and unleash their creative thinking and problem-solving skills to develop and build creative solutions for our future.

M.A.T.C.H is developed around a tuakana-teina model for rangatahi to work collaboratively, is Indigenous-led and STREAMS focussed – science, technology, reading, entrepreneurial, arts, mathematics, and sustainability. This approach recognises the importance of Indigenous knowledge when working towards an innovation-focused future society.

He whakakitenga nā mātou ka whai wāhi nei te iwi Maori i roto i ngā whakapaparanga katoa o te ao matihiko. Waiho mā ngā ara kawekōrero ngā mātauranga e pai ana e tukuna kia hora ki ngā iwi taketake; ō te kāinga ō kō atu anō hoki.

Our goal is to transform the lives of rangatahi in our community by providing industry endorsed qualifications that lead to work in the film, creative and information industries.

Kura Takawaenga

For rangatahi in years 7 – 10

Learn about creative technology, develop technological practice and knowledge.

Play-based learning designed to complement the digital technologies curriculum

Wharekura

(in development)

For rangatahi in NCEA levels 1 – 3

Develop skill in a specific creative technology such as animation, game and app development and virtual and augmented reality to produce a creative project.

Project based learning designed to fulfill NCEA requirements

Intensifier

For rangatahi not in education or employment aged 18 – 24

Six week full time course followed by 10 week paid industry placement

Industry-led training to develop key skills in a given creative technology.

fees free!

Apply now for January Intake

All M.A.T.C.H Programmes are led by industry specialists so participants learn the latest skills.

Why?

Creative skills + technology = future employment

The World Economic Forum names creativity as number three in the top ten skills you need to thrive in this time of change – ‘the Fourth Industrial Revolution’.

Creative training future-proofs rangatahi to be adaptive thinkers and entrepreneurs able to carve out their own careers and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment.

Creative + technology entrepreneurs can run global businesses from their own homes or communities.

M.A.T.C.H has been designed to provide an early entry for our rangatahi Māori into the creative tech industries. It is industry aligned so that participants in the programme train in an industry ready framework, adaptive to whatever the future may bring.

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Achieve with M.A.T.C.H

Ngā Hua –

What you will get

Rangatahi develop hard skills in specific creative technology disciplines to industry standards while achieving within the digital curriculum.
Rangatahi gain essential skills that are sufficient to pathway into employment (cadetships) or higher education.
Through participation in the programme, rangatahi become part of a collaborative and support cohort of rangatahi Māori creative technology professionals.
Rangatahi gain essential skills including drivers license, first aid and health and safety training and certification.
Upon completion of the programme participants achieve an industry endorsed micro-credential which is recognized within the industry supporting them into work.

Mōhio Ki Ngā Tikanga

Culturally Competent

Rangatahi demonstrate self-confidence and self-awareness.

Mana Tangata

Identity

Rangatahi are self-confident and demonstrate personal leadership and accountability.

Hauora

Wellbeing

Rangatahi are empowered to be health conscious and look after their personal wellbeing

He Ringa Rehe

Work Ready

Rangatahi are equipped with the practical experience and qualifications to enable them to confidently enter the workforce and make a meaningful contribution to the economy and society.

Kia Kaha Kia Oti

Solution Focussed

Rangatahi can navigate challenging situations and demonstrate critical problem-solving skills

He Hunga Matatau Ki Ō Te Matihiko

Digitally and technically literate rangatahi Māori

Rangatahi Māori crowd around a table with chromebooks and wires and bananas.

Young girl holds a giant cheque for $5,000 and is flanked on either side by adults. The cheque says "winner first prize" and in the background you can see "2019 Indigihack Young Innovators Awards"

How to get involved

M.A.T.C.H Intensifier

If you’re a rangatahi Māori aged 18 – 24 – we are looking for participants for the M.A.T.C.H Intensifier NOW!!!!

Up to 10 rangatahi Māori will be selected. You need to be committed and self motivated. You don’t need to be a flash artist but you do need to show us your keenness for trying new things creatively. Most importantly you must be able to commit to the full six week training period and the 10-week industry placement!

FIND OUT MORE

M.A.T.C.H Kura Takawaenga and Wharekura

M.A.T.C.H Kura Takawaenga and Wharekura is delivered in collaboration with schools. If you’re a teacher or rangatahi wanting to participate in M.A.T.C.H Kura Takawaenga or Wharekura, contact us at the link below for more information.

M.A.T.C.H News

M.A.T.C.H is endorsed by

FAQs

Micro-credentials

What is a microcredential?
Micro-credentials are a formal way of recognising your skills and knowledge in a particular area that employers are looking for.

They are awarded for smaller, bite size learning or mastery of skill awarded for the demonstration of very specific competencies.

Our micro-credentials are made up of a series of “badges”.

Micro-credentials are usually aimed at people who want to:
- upskill, or learn a specific skill
- work with technology that is changing rapidly
- change careers quickly, without having to take time off work to train
- get specialised skills that employers are looking for
- get credit for skills they already have.
What is a "badge"
What does it mean to be "industry endorsed"

Our micro-credentials are industry endorsed. This means that organisations who actively work in the industry now recognise M.A.T.C.H as a valid training programme for their industry.

M.A.T.C.H is collaborating with industry partners to provide work placements for participants in the M.A.T.C.H intensifier following completion of the training programme.

Information for teachers

How are M.A.T.C.H Kura Takawaenga and Wharekura assessed?
What support will be provided?
What expertise does M.A.T.C.H have to deliver this programme?

MATCH has been developed by Māoriland Charitable Trust with support from industry. It builds on seven years of experience delivering workshops to rangatahi across Aotearoa by Māoriland.

In 2019 MATCH was trialled at the Māoriland Hub with exhibition and workshop series, MATCH Korakora Matihiko. The success of this programme has led to the establishment of M.A.T.C.H at the Māoriland Hub.

The course contents has been developed with industry using the highly successful Māoriland workshop delivery to ensure that participants are learning content that is relevant to the industry today future-proofed for long term success.

How to participate

M.A.T.C.H Intensifier

The M.A.T.C.H Intensifier is for rangatahi Māori not in education or work aged 18 – 24.

Up to 10 rangatahi Māori will be selected. You need to be committed and self-motivated. You don’t need to be a flash artist but you do need to show us your keenness for trying new things creatively. Most importantly you must be able to commit to the full six week training period and the 10-week paid industry placement!

He Rangi Nui – Key Dates

MATCH Intensifier Ka Tīmata: Monday January 25

MATCH Intensifier Ka Mutu: Friday March 5

Internships would begin immediately after graduation from the MATCH Intensifier.

MATCH Animation Intensifier will run from Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Participants must be available for the duration of the M.A.T.C.H Intensifier

Me Pēnei Tō Tono Mai – How to Apply

Mō te tono tuihono:https://forms.gle/CavfR5zGypxSDP1A6

Ka Katia Te Wā Tono – Places will be filled as applications are received. Submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Kura Takawaenga
MATCH Kura Takawaenga is a play-based programme for rangatahi in years 7 – 10 to learn about creative technology, develop technological practice and knowledge.
- Four terms of 10-week course with a weekly 3-hour workshop.
- Designed to complement the digital curriculum, rangatahi will learn theory and develop hard skills.
- Rangatahi will earn badges towards a micro-credential certificate awarded at the end of the year.
M.A.T.C.H Kura Takawaenga is delivered in collaboration with schools – if you’re a teacher or parent wanting to find out more, please contact [email protected]
Wharekura

MATCH Wharekura aligns industry training with NCEA standards to train rangatahi for work in the creative industries.

Each term, rangatahi will earn badges in creative technologies developing new skills in areas such as animation, game and app development and virtual and augmented reality.

Graduates of the programme will then enter a pathway into work and further education.

M.A.T.C.H Wharekura has been designed so that rangatahi may earn NCEA achievement standards alongside industry-recognised micro-credentials.

M.A.T.C.H does this in collaboration with schools – teachers work alongside us to assess the work produced.

If you’re a teacher or parent wanting to find out more, please contact [email protected]