Te Ara Whakamana supports rangatahi Māori aged 15–24 who are not currently in employment, education or training to take positive steps towards their future.
Through personalised, one-on-one support, our team will work alongside you to identify your goals, build your confidence and overcome barriers. Whether your next step is employment, education or training, we’ll help you develop a pathway that works for you and support you along the way.

Get practical, personalised support to help you build confidence, overcome barriers and take your next step into employment, education or training, including:
To be eligible for Te Ara Whakamana, you must:
Get practical, personalised support to help you build confidence, overcome barriers and take your next step into employment, education or training, including:

