Rangatahi Futures Career Education Programme Expanded to Community and Iwi Delivery (New Zealand, June 2026)
The Tertiary Education Commission updated the Rangatahi Futures career education programme so it can be used by more organisations. Community groups and iwi can now deliver the resources alongside schools and kura.
The Tertiary Education Commission updated the Rangatahi Futures career education programme so it can be used by more organisations. Community groups and iwi can now deliver the resources alongside schools and kura.
What Changed?
The programme resources were made easier to use and expanded beyond schools and kura to include community and iwi delivery.
Old System vs New System
Rangatahi Futures resources were more closely centred on school and kura delivery.
The resources are available in te reo Māori and English through the Career Practice Hub and can be delivered flexibly by schools, kura, community groups, and iwi.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Rangatahi Māori may have broader access to culturally grounded career education and pathway planning support.
Parent / Family Impact
Whānau may have more opportunities to engage with career learning through schools, kura, iwi, and community organisations.
School / Institution Impact
Schools and kura can use the updated resources in partnership with iwi, community groups, whānau, and employers.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers and career advisers gain more flexible bilingual resources for supporting rangatahi Māori pathways into education, training, and employment.
Key Dates
- Programme update announced: 2026-06-30
What To Do
- Schools
- kura
- iwi
- and community groups should review the updated resources on the Career Practice Hub and consider local delivery options.
What To Watch Next
Future uptake by schools, kura, iwi, and community organisations should be monitored.
Global Context
The change is relevant internationally because it links career education with Indigenous learners, language, whānau engagement, and community-led delivery.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Tertiary Education Commission