Field Māori

Review of Mahinga Kai – Te Hoata New Zealand qualification

 

Reviewed qualification

Ref

Version

Qualification Title

Credits

2348

3

Mahinga Kai – Te Hoata (Kaupae 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Māori Food Production, Harvest and Management (Level 3)

120

 

Development/Review information

Qualification Developer

Māori Qualifications Services

Reason for the development/review

The purpose of the review is to ensure the Mahinga Kai – Te Hoata qualification is relevant, fit for purpose, and meets the aspirations and needs of whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.

Review date

December 2025

Outcome date

June 2026

Next review date

December 2030

 

Summary of development/review and consultation process

The Mahinga Kai – Te Hoata qualification was reviewed in October 2025.

The Whakaruruhau Working Group members that participated in the review represented Mahinga Kai subject matter experts.

The mandatory review ensures the qualification is relevant, fit for purpose and meet the aspirations and needs of whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.

Wider consultation for feedback and comments was conducted via the NZQA website following the review.

 

Main changes resulting from the development/review process

·     Strategic Purpose Statement, Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPOs), Ngā Kaupapa o te Tohu: Minor adjustments to better reflect the intention of the qualification and for clarity and relevance in a Mahinga Kai context.

·     Education, Employment, Cultural, Community Pathways: Minor amendments to broaden pathways scope.

·     Qualification Outcomes/Conditions: Amendments to expand programme content options and for clarity and relevance in a Mahinga Kai context.

·     Qualification Award updated, Evidence requirements for consistency removed.

 

Development/Review outcome

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title

Outcome category

New qualification ID/version

(as applicable)

2348

3

Mahinga Kai – Te Hoata (Kaupae 3)

B-New version of qualification

4

Qualification review outcome categories

Outcome

Result

Category

Minor changes to the qualification

Qualification version number and ID (Ref) remain the same.

New review date is required.

A

Moderate changes to the qualification

New qualification version number.

Ref/ID remains the same.

New review date is required.

B

Significant changes to the qualification

New replacement qualification with a new Ref/ID

The existing qualification will expire.

C

The qualification is no longer required by industry

The qualification will expire with no replacement.

D

 

Transition information

Ref:

Version

Qualification Title

Last date of entry*

Last date of assessment

2348

3

Mahinga Kai – Te Hoata (Kaupae 3)

N/A

31/12/2028

*only required for outcome category C or D

 

Any additional information, including Qualification Developer contact details.

It is not intended that anyone be disadvantaged by this review. Anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged can appeal to NZQA Māori Qualification Services at:

PO Box 160,

Wellington 6140

 

Telephone: 04 463 3000

Email: mqs@nzqa.govt.nz

Website: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/.