ZEDUCATION

After working with more than 1,500 leaders and delivering executive leadership training across Aotearoa, Michael Moka has a clear message: leadership is earned, but success is given. In this article, drawn from our Zeducation Podcast interview, he shares three practical moves you can start today to stop waiting to be noticed, build your next role, and get into rooms where real decisions are made.

Mauora joined the Te Whānau o Waipareira Employment Hub shy and unsure. Through Zeducation’s practical workshops she built confidence, learned time management and real-world budgeting, and stepped outside her comfort zone—gaining the habits and direction to move toward work or further study.

Avi, 18, entered tech via Spark Foundation’s five-week Turama Pathway with Zeducation’s Voyage to Success support. Practical soft-skills training turned first-day nerves into confidence—part of a programme where 5 of 8 participants secured tech roles.

Te Whānau o Waipareira and Zeducation are empowering Māori and Pasifika rangatahi in Auckland with work-ready and personal development skills. Since January 2025, over 40 young people have taken part in 30+ practical workshops covering communication, critical thinking, teamwork, digital literacy, and financial capability—helping them step confidently into education or employment.

Pasifika people need support with workplace training, and employers play a key role in making this happen. The Pacific population in New...