TSI Māori and Pasifika Trades Training

🎤 If you missed out on our Projekt YOU panel, here are some golden nuggets from Wayne around the million-dollar question:
What are employers looking for in an employee?



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Filipo’s pathway from training into employment shows the impact of support that goes beyond the classroom.

With guidance, mentoring, and real opportunities through MPTT, he’s building a career and a future he’s proud of. A story of resilience, progress, and possibility.

👉 Watch Filipo’s story.
📸 The Design Factory NZ

Sio’s journey is a powerful example of what can happen with the right support behind you.

From training to full-time employment, MPTT helped him build the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to succeed. His story is one of growth, determination, and creating a strong future.

👉 Watch Sio’s journey.
📸 The Design Factory NZ

Too often, the challenge isn't a lack of talent - it's a lack of connection between people, training, and opportunity.

For many Māori and Pasifika whānau, barriers such as transport, access to networks, confidence, and visibility of career pathways can make it difficult to take the next step into employment. At the same time, employers are looking for capable, work-ready people to join their teams.

TSI Māori and Pasifika Trades Training helps bridge that gap.

We bring together training providers, employers, and wrap-around support to create pathways into meaningful careers - supporting Māori and Pasifika learners to gain skills, build confidence, and transition into employment, while helping employers access and retain great talent.

When we get the system right, we're not just creating jobs. We're strengthening whānau, building workforce capability, and supporting a more inclusive economy for Auckland.

Last year, Programmed took on two of our graduates, Sio and Filipo. Within two months, both had secured permanent roles and continue to flourish in their careers today. Their stories are a powerful example of what can happen when the right support, training, and employment opportunities come together.

👉 If you're an employer interested in supporting the next generation of Māori and Pasifika talent, we'd love to hear from you.

📸The Design Factory NZ

Follow Sio & Filipo’s journey from training into full-time employment with the support of Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT).

Now building strong careers, they reflect on how MPTT opened doors to new opportunities and long-term success. A story of resilience, growth, and what’s possible with the right support behind you 🙌🏼

📸The Design Factory NZ

TSI MPTT Projekt YOU Day 2026 🌟

On 21st April, we held our annual Projekt YOU Day, bringing together our MPTT ākonga and partners with a strong emphasis on whanaungatanga. The day focused on fostering meaningful connections and strengthening the shared support network around ākonga aspirations.


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Thats us!! 🤌🤌 Happy New Years MPTT fam! We’re officially in office and ready to run it back for 2026🤠