ZEDUCATION

After spotting the Makatuliki programme on Facebook during Covid, widow and sole parent Laila Ah Lam-Tufue enrolled with her niece. The Pacific-focused course helped her cut debt, stabilise her budget and stick to a five-year plan—achieved in four—thanks to pastoral care check-ins. Last week she settled on her first home, proof that small, consistent steps work.

After 39 years at Fulton Hogan, Jim Paul knows the value of hard work. But it was a Zeducation programme tailored for Pacific and Māori workers that opened his eyes to what’s truly possible. By meeting learners where they are, and delivering training with cultural understanding, Jim found his voice — and now uses it to lift others.

Shane Moka manages 30,000 birds a year. But it was a quiet conversation with his wife that changed how he manages his time. Discover how one simple Excel course with Zeducation gave him a major edge—and why he’s now smiling from ear to ear.

He thought he was just taking a workplace course—until it changed his family’s entire approach to money. How Robert turned one financial literacy programme into a $4,500 savings win for his daughter (and why his story is inspiring employers across NZ).

After moving to Auckland, Simone Uhatafi struggled to find work—until a TikTok video led him to Zeducation’s Voyage to Success programme. Now, with renewed confidence and the right tools, he’s ready to turn challenges into opportunities.

From safety leader to confident communicator—Fuiva’s story shows the true power of investing in wellbeing. A proud graduate of Zeducation’s Project Ikuna training, his growth is a win for the workplace, his family, and Auckland’s future.

Woxy, a proud Fletcher Reinforcing employee, found his voice through Zeducation’s Future Ready training. From budgeting better to bonding with his daughter, this story shows how workplace learning creates life-changing impact.

Kumi, a mother of seven, struggled to find work—until she joined Zeducation’s Voyage to Success programme. With 1-on-1 support and a community of learners like her, she’s now confident, connected, and career-ready.

Jane didn’t know her annual salary, lived paycheck to paycheck, and had no roadmap for the future. Then she joined Zeducation’s Makatuliki Programme—a 10-week course designed for Pasifika people in New Zealand—and everything changed. Today, she’s debt-free, owns her first home, and has secured a future for her mum. This is more than a success story—it’s proof that the right support can change generations.

Meet John, a QC Assistant at Juralco Aluminium, who took part in Zeducation’s Future-Ready Money Confidence Programme. Through budgeting and saving, he’s creating a brighter, more secure future for his children—one dollar at a time.

Discover how Pauline Fonoifua transformed her mindset through the Future-Ready Wellbeing Programme—funded by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited to uplift Pacific workers across Auckland. A story of balance, growth, and leadership.

Theo and Caitlin’s journey through Zeducation’s Makatuliki Homeownership Programme is a powerful example of what happens when you combine cultural understanding with practical financial tools. Over 10 weeks, they learned to budget, set goals, and shift their mindset—proving that with the right support, Pasifika families can build a strong financial future.

After moving from Kiribati to New Zealand, Yvette Teauli faced the uncertainty of starting over. Through Zeducation’s Voyage to Success Programme, she gained the skills, confidence, and support needed to pursue her passion for healthcare. Now, with job offers in hand and a new sense of purpose, Yvette’s journey is a powerful reminder of what happens when we invest in Pacific talent.

Roselyne landed a job in just 2 weeks! Discover the exact steps she took to turn uncertainty into success.

In March of this year, Link Alliance introduced a series of Wellbeing workshops in partnership with Zeducation. These workshops aimed to...

One of our tauira (students), Caroline Haku works for Ventia which is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and...