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Good Governance Online Course for ASEAN Professionals

Issued by Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

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Published
30 Sept 2026
Reference
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Location
New Zealand
Sector
Governance & Public Institutions

Details

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships offers ASEAN programmes including both in-person courses delivered in New Zealand and online courses. These programmes support eligible mid-level and senior officials and professionals to build skills in priority areas such as agri-food systems, public sector leadership, good governance, renewable energy, and disaster risk reduction. Application closing dates vary by course, with some deadlines in October and November 2026. Opportunity at a Glance

- Provider: Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships, T&Cs apply)

- Opportunity type: Scholarship programmes / short training courses (as listed on the programme pages)

- Delivery options:

- In New Zealand (some courses) - Online (some courses) - Programme course dates and application deadlines (by course): - Sustainable, Resilient and Productive Agri-Food Systems (1)

- Delivery: In New Zealand

- Course date: 1 March – 23 March 2027

- Applications close: 11 October 2026 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Public Sector Leadership – Senior Level

- Delivery: In New Zealand

- Course date: 8 March – 19 March 2027

- Applications close: 15 November 2026 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Good Governance

- Delivery: Online

- Course date: 8 March – 2 April 2027

- Applications close: 15 November 2026 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Sustainable, Resilient and Productive Agri-Food Systems (2)

- Delivery: In New Zealand

- Course date: 19 April – 12 May 2027

- Applications close: 22 November 2026 (time zone not specified in the source)

- Public Sector Leadership – Senior Level (listed separately)

- Delivery: In New Zealand

- Course date: 5 April – 16 April 2027

- Applications open: 5 October 2026 (closing date not specified in the source)

- Renewable Energy

- Delivery: In New Zealand

- Course date: 15 March – 13 April 2027

- Applications open: 5 October 2026 (closing date not specified in the source)

- Public Sector Leadership – Mid Level

- Delivery: In New Zealand

- Course date: 3 May – 28 May 2027

- Applications open: 23 November 2026 (closing date not specified in the source)

- Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience

- Delivery: In New Zealand

- Course date: 3 May – 28 May 2027

- Applications open: 23 November 2026 (closing date not specified in the source)

- Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience – Online (2)

- Delivery: Online

- Course date: 15 March – 21 April 2027

- Applications open: 5 October 2026 (closing date not specified in the source)

About the Opportunity

The ASEAN programmes listed by Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are training courses with set start and end dates in 2027. They target specific professional groups—such as government officials, private-sector and NGO middle managers, and university academics—within defined ASEAN and Secretariat citizenship criteria. Courses focus on strengthening capabilities aligned with food systems and other governance, energy, and resilience priorities. Funding and Benefits Not specified in the source. The provided programme page includes course dates, delivery modes (New Zealand or online), eligibility, and application timing, but it does not state scholarship funding amounts, what costs are covered, or any award conditions. For official information on what the scholarship supports (for example, tuition and related costs), applicants should review the linked “How to apply” and programme guidance on the official Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships website. (See the “How to Apply” section for where to find application materials.) Who Is Eligible? Eligibility requirements vary by course. Across all listed courses, applicants are expected to meet each course’s minimum English language and role-level expectations. Common eligibility elements stated across courses - Intermediate level English language proficiency is required for the courses where it is listed. - Many courses require at least five years of relevant work experience for mid-level professionals/officials and practitioners (where stated). - Some in-person courses also require basic level computer literacy and numeracy skills (where stated). Course-specific citizenship and role requirements Below are the citizenship and role criteria exactly as stated on the programme page. Sustainable, Resilient and Productive Agri-Food Systems (1) (In New Zealand)

- Citizen of: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam

- Should be: mid-level professional or official (at least five years’ relevant work experience)

- English: intermediate level

- Also required: basic level computer literacy and numeracy skills

Public Sector Leadership – Senior Level (In New Zealand) (8 March – 19 March 2027)

- Citizen of: ASEAN Secretariat, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam

- Should be: senior-level public sector official in a management position

- English: intermediate level

Good Governance (Online) (8 March – 2 April 2027)

- Citizen of: ASEAN Secretariat, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam

- Should be: professional in a middle or senior management position (at least five years’ relevant work experience)

- English: intermediate level

Sustainable, Resilient and Productive Agri-Food Systems (2) (In New Zealand)

- Citizen of: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam

- Should be: mid-level professional or official (at least five years’ relevant work experience)

- English: intermediate level

- Also required: basic level computer literacy and numeracy skills

Public Sector Leadership – Senior Level (In New Zealand) (5 April – 16 April 2027)

- Citizen of: ASEAN Secretariat, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Philippines, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam

- Should be: senior-level public sector official in a management position

- English: intermediate level

- Applications open: 5 October 2026 (closing date not specified in the source)

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