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Richard Liddicoat

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Opportunities - jobs, training, scholarships, representation

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.

This page was last updated on Wednesday 2 September, 2026.

Mahi Hou

National Public Health Service vacancies

Health Promotion Advisor, Nelson Marlborough
Fixed-term for 16-months, working 0.6 FTE. This role is ideal for someone passionate about improving community wellbeing and supporting the coordination and delivery of focused health promotion projects and initiatives across Te Tauihu, closing 14th September 2026.

Health Promotion Advisor - Richmond - NPHS | Nelson / Marlborough | Health New Zealand

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Representation roles

There are no roles advertised at present.

Scholarships

The 2026 Wai Māori Scholarship is open for applications!

The Wai Māori Scholarship is a fund aimed at supporting Māori in the pursuit of freshwater or freshwater fisheries research or study.

It was established in 2022 to strengthen the presence of Māori experts in the freshwater and freshwater-fisheries related fields of academic study and professional fields. The scholarship seeks to encourage Māori students to pursue research in these fields or further their academic journey.

A total fund of $30,000 has been made available for this scholarship. This may be awarded to a single recipient or split between a number of recipients.

Key Dates and Process Information

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 – Fund Opens 

The application portal is now live, with applications submitted through the SmartyGrants platform. 

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 5pm – Fund Closes 

Please note that late applications are not accepted. 

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 Wai Fund on their website.

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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.

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

Read more and download the form

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.

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Training

Courses at Te Pūkenga | NMIT

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

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