Opportunities - jobs, training, scholarships, representation
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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.
This page was last updated on Thursday 13 August, 2026.
Mahi Hou
Te Pā Wānanga o Ōmaka Marae Kapa haka tutor
More information
For further information, please contact Whāea Krystle Chandler
Poutaki Tari Office Administrator
(027) 577 6656
(03) 577 6656
tari@tepawanangaoomakamarae.school.nz
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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 we will not accept late applications.
Wai Ora Fund
Funding is available to iwi, hapū, and whānau to support their aspirations for freshwater fisheries in their rohe. Whether that’s wānanga to gather and share traditional fishing knowledge, research to better understand the health of freshwater fisheries, or work to safeguard freshwater taonga species and their kainga.
$250,000 pūtea available, up to $50,000 per project.
Te Wai Māori Trust recognise the need and value of supporting projects by iwi, hapū and whānau whose mahi directly supports our taonga species and their kainga.
The Wai Ora Fund was established in 2012 and has since distributed more than $2.5 million to support over 70 projects. This year, the Wai Ora Fund application process will be managed through the online application portal SmartyGrants.
Applications close 21 August
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.
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.
Other Te Tauihu opportunities
Kaupapa Māori organisations
- 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
Local councils
Health vacancies
Other employers and opportunites
- Port Nelson
- TradeMe Nelson Tasman jobs
- TradeMe Marlborough jobs
- Student Job Search
- MSD job board - Nelson Tasman
- MSD Job Board - Marlborough
- Connected NZ
Training
Courses at Te Pūkenga | NMIT
Find out about Te Pūkenga | NMIT courses on their website.
