Our responsibilities
Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) sits within Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori (formerly Qualification Services) here at NZQA.
MQS is responsible for the maintenance, development and review of mātauranga Māori qualifications and Field Māori unit standards. We ensure that the qualifications and unit standards are fit for purpose, and meet the needs and aspirations of whānau, hapū and iwi.
MQS is guided by Te Whakaruruhau Matua and Whakaruruhau to maintain the integrity and validity of Māori qualifications and Field Māori assessment standards.
On this page
“To promote, support and develop the growth and use of mātauranga Māori on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)”
“To be the most learner focused, kaupapa driven and successful developer of Field Māori qualifications, unit standards and support materials in the world.”
What is Field Māori?
Field Māori is one of the classification fields for the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) that caters specifically to Māori knowledge, pedagogy, and skills. It gives national recognition to mātauranga Māori.
Directory of Assessment Standards listing and operational rules 2021 (DAS) (external link)
Mātauranga Māori Qualifications and Assessment Standards
MQS is kaitiaki of all Mātauranga Māori qualifications from Levels 1 to 6. These are New Zealand qualifications listed on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
Did you know that credits gained from Field Māori assessment standards can contribute to NCEA?
How MQS support students of Field Māori subjects
Careers using Field Māori subjects
How to use your skills in te reo Māori and kaupapa Māori for your future mahi
Careers in te reo Māori
Ringa Toi
Ringa Toi is an annual exhibition that showcases the artwork of secondary school students with a focus on Toi Māori
Ringa Toi