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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.
Mahi Hou
Kaitūwhana role in Wairau
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua is looking for someone who can walk alongside whānau, strengthen their capability, and help them unlock their own potential.
This is iwi-led mahi grounded in whakapapa, relationships, and mana motuhake.
If you’re values-driven, great with whānau, and passionate about supporting whānau wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you!
- Full time - Fixed term to June 2028
- Salary $64k–$82k
Apply now or share with someone who would be perfect for this role.
Practioner, Rongoā Māori
Mō mātou - About us
Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua is a Kaupapa Māori health service committed to providing the very best care to whānau in Te Tauihu.
Mō te tūnga - About the role
Rongoā Māori is a traditional Māori healing practice grounded in tikanga Māori and Māori world views. It includes the use of herbal remedies as well as the incorporation of physical and spiritual therapies. It is a vital aspect to tangata Māori as it encourages whānau, hapū and iwi to achieve mana motuhake (self-autonomy), rangatiratanga (self-determination) and mana.
If you're values-driven, great with whānau, and passionate about supporting whānau wellbeing through Rongoā Māori, we'd love to hear from you!
- Roles: Two practitioner roles
- Hours: 20-24 hours per week
- Tenure: Part-time Fixed-term to June 2027
- Pay scale: $29-35 per hour - experience dependent
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Representation roles
There are no roles listed at present.
Scholarships
Marlborough Lines Tertiary Scholarship
Are you a Māori student with Te Tauihu whakapapa planning to pursue further education? Whether you're a school leaver taking the next step in your journey or an adult learner looking to continue your studies, this scholarship, supported by Marlborough Lines, could help you achieve your goals.
Key details:
Applications are open now and close on 21 November 2025.
The scholarship is open to both school leavers and adult learners.
Application forms are available online, from the Rangitāne o Wairau offices, or by contacting your iwi office via phone or email.
Ready to apply? Or need more information? Check it out here: https://rangitane.org.nz/resources/scholarships/marlborough-lines-scholarship
Two taiao opportunities
Find out more about the renewable energy scholarship and Te Papa Atawhai Te Pū Hono Cadetship.
The Wai Māori Scholarship
The Wai Māori scholarship aims to strengthen the presence of Māori experts in the freshwater and freshwater fisheries sectors.
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
Te Pitau Whakarei Karahipi
Cawthron Institute are offering a 10-week paid placement ($7,500 scholarship) over the 2025–26 summer period to help create an AI Environmental Avatar.
Tech scholarships available
Scholarships are available for rangatahi studying, training or working in the digital space.
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.
From 2024, the scholarship will be 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.
Other Te Tauihu opportunities
- Te Kotahi te Hoe Trust jobs page
- Wakatū Incorporation Whai Mahi - subscribe
- Te Ātiawa O Te Waka-a-Māui Trust
- Ngāti Toa job vacancies
- Ngāti Tāma job vacancies
- Ngāti Āpa ki te Rā Tō opportunities
- Rezource job advertisements
- Tasman District Council
- Nelson City Council
- Marlborough District Council
- Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough DHB
- Port Nelson
- TradeMe Nelson Tasman jobs
- TradeMe Marlborough jobs
- Student Job Search
Other opportunites
Training
Courses at Te Pūkenga | NMIT
Find out about Te Pūkenga | NMIT courses on their website.
