Opportunities - jobs, training, scholarships, representation

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Opportunities - jobs, training, scholarships, representation

This page was last updated on Thursday 22 January.

Mahi hou | Representation roles | Scholarships | Other opportunities

Kia tu katoa rā, te Mauri Ora, me te Ohaoha, me te Hononga, me te Taiao o Ngāti Rārua, a te tau 2040.

By 2040, a viable Ngāti Rārua culture, economy, society and environment.
Studying or interested in research?

We're looking for people to help us expand the researcher pool for Te Whare Rangahau o Tokomaru - the Tokomaru Research Centre. 

Mahi Hou


Māori Health roles at Health NZ

There are a large number of roles currently being advertised to support the work of Hauora Māori Service here in Te Waipounamu.

Regional Clinical Lead vacancies

Regional Clinical Lead, Medical - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Regional Clinical Lead, Nursing - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Regional Clinical Lead, Midwifery - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Regional Clinical Lead, Mental Health & Addiction -Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Regional Clinical Lead Allied Health & Scientific & Technical - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Executive Assistant to the Regional Director HMS 

Permanent role: https://jobs.tewhatuora.govt.nz/jobs/1891730

 
Principal Portfolio Lead, Service Improvement

https://jobs.tewhatuora.govt.nz/jobs/1900915

 Hauora Māori Standards team

Senior Portfolio Lead, Hauora Māori Standards - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Portfolio Lead, Hauora Maori Standards - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Funding & Planning team

Investment Analyst - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Principal Procurement Lead - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

Quality & Effectiveness Lead - Te Waipounamu - Hauora Māori Service | Canterbury | Health New Zealand

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Representation roles

There are no roles listed at present.


Scholarships

Cawthron Ring Science Scholarships

Two new $7,500 scholarships aimed at Te Tauihu students are available now.

Ngā Niho Taniwha: Wairau wānanga

Ngā Niho Taniwha was created to help those working in the sector to deepen their understanding of recreation through a Māori lens. It explores pūrākau, tākaro Māori, and movement to reshape how recreation is perceived here in Aotearoa to better support our communities.

Outward Bound Scholarships

Outward Bound have advised they have funding for places on a range of courses this summer for 18-26 year-olds.

Tiaki Wai Fund

The Tiaki Wai Fund is like the teina to our Wai Ora Fund. Its purpose is to promote and advance Māori interests in freshwater fisheries.

Projects can be awarded up to $7,500 with applications open all year until the fund is fully allocated. 

Learn more about the Tiaki Fund on their website

Sir Henare Ngata Scholarship for Māori accounting students

Applications are now open for the BDO Sir Henare Ngata Scholarship for Māori accounting students heading into their final or penultimate year of study.

The goal is to equip recipients with the knowledge, professional network and guidance to succeed and thrive in their careers, to become trusted advisers of the future.  

Three national scholarships are offered, consisting of

  • Financial assistance for study-related costs $7,500
  • Internship at one of our BDO New Zealand member firms
  • Registration for the annual Ngā Kaitatau Māori o Aotearoa hui and related costs up to $1,500
  • Mentorship with BDO for the final year of study (March to November)

Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship for Māori

Nau mai, e te whānau! Tonoa mai tēnei karahipi mā te Māori!

Open to all mana whenua, including Ngāi Tahu, both school leavers and adult learners can apply.

The scholarship is administered by Te Rūnanga a Rangitāne o Wairau.


Te Rau Puawai

Te Rau Puawai aims to increase professionalism in the Māori mental health workforce. It supports Massey University students who are studying towards a qualification in this field.

Key facts

Value: Contribution to fees and travel plus learning support
Type of study: Full-time, Part-time, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Masters
Of note: Academic mentorship.

Ko tā Te Rau Puawai he whakawhanake i te hunga e mahi ana i te rāngai hauora hinengaro Māori. Ka tautokohia ngā tauira e whai ana i ngā tohu e hāngai ana ki te hauora hinengaro Māori.

Te Rau Puawai is one of the most successful academic support programmes in the country. Over the last 20 years it has helped more than 400 health workers into the Māori mental health workforce.

The programme is a partnership between Health Workforce NZ and Massey University. It gives bursaries and learning support to students who want to begin or complete a Massey University qualification in the areas of:

  • psychology
  • nursing
  • rehabilitation
  • social work
  • social policy
  • Māori health
  • Māori studies
  • health science.

This scholarship is open year-round and you are welcome to apply any time. Your application will be considered in the next available intake.

Apply for the scholarship


Other Te Tauihu opportunities


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Training

Courses at Te Pūkenga | NMIT

Find out about Te Pūkenga | NMIT courses on their website.