Our work is guided by key pou that sit across everything we do...
Leading with care, compassion, and genuine connection in every interaction — with rangatahi, whānau, and the communities we work alongside.
Doing what is right. Ensuring our programmes are grounded in integrity, delivered with honesty, and aligned with the real needs of the people we serve.
Staying true to our kaupapa and to the people who trust us with their rangatahi. Our word is our bond — if we commit, we deliver.
Supporting rangatahi to lead their own pathways with confidence and autonomy — recognising that they already hold the potential within them.
Championing self-determination. Our mahi is Māori-led and community-driven, ensuring rangatahi and whānau have ownership of their own futures.
At the heart of our work is the Kia Mau Charitable Trust, the legal entity and foundation that allows us to build sustainable pathways for our people. But the pulse of our mahi is Kia Mau Talent.
The name "Kia Mau Talent" isn't just a brand, it’s an acknowledgment of a profound truth: every rangatahi and whānau we work with possesses at least one unique talent. Our role is to provide the space where they can remember that talent, refine it, and use it as a tool to improve life for themselves, their whānau, and their wider communities.
The Spark Behind Kia Mau Talent
Kia Mau Talent was created from a simple but powerful belief, that rangatahi and whānau hold incredible potential when given the right environment to grow. We recognised a vital need for spaces where whānau and rangatahi could:
What began as a vision has grown into a vibrant ecosystem of programmes, workshops, and events. By bringing together community, education, and opportunity, we are dedicated to unlocking potential and shaping strong, resilient futures for the next generation.
Kia Mau Talent exists to support Māori to share their gifts in ways that positively impact their communities and the wider world.
Our moemoeā is grounded in the belief that when rangatahi are supported to understand who they are, where they come from, and what they are capable of, they are better equipped to navigate education, careers, and life with confidence.
We operate as a facilitator and connector.
Rather than delivering one-size-fits-all programmes, we work alongside communities to co-design learning experiences that reflect local context, strengths, and needs.
We collaborate with:
- Rangatahi and whānau
- Industries/Businesses
- Education Provider
- Community organisations
- Iwi, hapū, councils, and funders
We often work at the intersection of these groups to strengthen pathways and shared understanding.
Led by facilitators and collaborators who are deeply connected to community, youth, and place.
Whether you’re planning an event, supporting rangatahi, or exploring partnership opportunities, we’d love to kōrero.
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