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Opportunities - jobs, training, scholarships, representation

Find new mahi and whanake opportunities - jobs, training and other development pathways for your career.

Michelle Lavender

11 Aug 2025 — 5 min read

This page was last updated on Monday 11 August

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

Te Aka Pūkenga Internship (Fixed Term)

Full Time - Fixed Term (12-18 Months) Te Tauihu - Tasman, Nelson,

Tasman District Council are asking for an expression of interest if you are interested in gaining experience working with iwi and across multiple organisations in a range of fields, in a fixed-term capacity from September/October 2025.

Do you have an interest in the environment from a kaupapa māori and/or science perspective?
Are you keen to develop networks and relationships in your day-to-day job?
Do you like the idea of a varied job where no two days are the same?

Cadets will spend time across different organisations (council, crown/govt agencies, whānau, hapū and iwi) in Te Tauihu, gaining experience in multiple disciplines. There are opportunities for up to 3 cadets across Te Tauihu (Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough).

Tasman District Council is accepting expressions of interest for Nelson and Tasman.

About the role:

This cadetship role is one of three positions established under the Te Aka Pūkenga programme. Te Aka Pūkenga is a new initiative collectively formed by ngā iwi o Te Tauihu and the three local Councils. The purpose of the programme is to create a skills and experience pathway that will, in time assist ngā iwi o Te Tauihu and Te Tauihu Councils to address future capacity constraints.

In these roles, you will be provided with opportunities and experiences that help grow your knowledge and expertise in environmental management.

You will spend time working with the Councils' teams, the Iwi Trusts' teams, and where possible other connected entities.

Your main responsibility in this role will include;

Develop knowledge, relationships, networks and skills in alignment with the Taiao objectives of ngā iwi o Te Tauihu and Te Tauihu Councils.
Participate in and support Taiao processes, including statutory processes and ngā iwi o Te Tauihu/Te Tauihu Councils engagement mechanisms.
Provide assistance to ngā iwi o Te Tauihu and Te Tauihu Councils on Taiao operational activities and special projects.
Participate in learning and development opportunities, to strengthen understanding of the operating environment of ngā iwi o Te Tauihu and Te Tauihu Councils.

This is a fixed term, full-time role of 40 hours per week for approximately 12- 18 months from September/October 2025. For the right candidate, we would consider an arrangement that is less than full time.

Senior Hair Stylist, Tauwhiro

Tauwhiro is a new salon that will provide exceptional cut and colour services to whānau in Marlborough. We’re different from other salons; in addition to our standard salon services, we provide free or low-cost services to people that need them.

We aim to uplift everyone who comes through our doors, and that includes our team! If you’re an experienced stylist looking for a role in a positive, inclusive salon, we’d love to hear from you.

Representation roles

Hauora Matua ki Te Tai Aorere Board Member
(Māori Representative)

A vacancy exists for a Māori Representative to be a Trustee on the Board of Hauora Matua ki Te Tai Aorere, Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH). The Board is the governing body of NBPH, as we aim to better primary health for all in Nelson Bays.

The person we are looking for will reflect the diversity and perspectives (both urban and rural) of the various Iwi, consumers, community health providers, with a particular focus on whānau groups.

Our Vision is:
Healthy Community (Hapori Ora), Healthy People (Tāngata Ora) and Healthy Workforce (Kaimahi Ora)

For further information contact:
Emily-Rose Richards, Board Secretary
admin.exec@nbph.org.nz

Scholarships

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)

Learn more and apply online

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.

Apply for the scholarship

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.

Opportunities - jobs, training, scholarships, representation

Michelle Lavender

Mahi hou | Representation roles | Scholarships | Other opportunities