Engage with TupuToa

ENGAGE

WITH TUPUTOA

TupuToa’s Investment Partners are a stand-out group of corporates and public sector organisations committed to a fundamental shift in business practices and culture, maximising Māori and Pasifika business potential and building strong pathways for Māori and Pacific leaders.

LEVELS OF PARTNERSHIP

Principal Partner

A group of champions committed to realising Māori and Pacific leadership potential.

Major Partner

A committed group of corporates with smaller graduate workforce needs.

Support Partner

A group of organisations committed to ongoing support for the programme either financially or in-kind.

Scholarship Partner

Corporate and Public Sector organisations providing support for at least one placement and/or two emerging leaders programme participants annually over three years.

Government and Philanthropic Partners

A group of government and philanthropic organisations contributing to the development of the programme over its first three years, as it works towards self-sustainability.

PARTNER BENEFITS

TupuToa's Partners:

have greater access to an emerging talent pool of young Māori and Pasifika graduates;
are supported to grow and develop programme participants from internship through to managerial roles;
are provided with training and support to understand cultural differences and to enhance inclusivity;
belong to a community of learning in which knowledge, insights and inspiration are freely shared;
avoid the costs of going it alone in building the capability to reach out to, recruit and retain Māori and Pasifika graduates;
are able to develop a workforce which is more diverse and more culturally competent;
benefit from increased diversity of thought within the business and expanded opportunities for creativity, flexibility, inclusive leadership and organisational agility;
enjoy a closer connection to, and better understanding of, a significant and growing customer base;
are part of a growing national network of Māori and Pasifika business leaders; and
will ultimately contribute to a better nation with more equitable outcomes for all.