Hauora Māori workforce training
Hauora Maori Workforce funding is available for enrolment in nationally-accredited courses (levels 2-7, excluding degree courses).
People who are eligible for this funding will:
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be currently employed by a health or disability service or by a service that is funded by us or the Ministry of Health in a 0.25 FTE role or greater
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have Māori whakapapa
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be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident
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have the support of their employer
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enrol in a course that meets our Māori health/disability workforce priorities and meets the entry criteria required by the training provider.
Funding is not available for people who:
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are studying in a programme not accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or an Industry Training Organisation (ITO)
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already enrolled in a sponsored study programme under the Māori Provider Development Scheme (MPDS)
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have a current Ministry of Health Hauora Scholarship or are participating in another Hauora Māori Workforce-funded programme
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who are mental health employees (separate funding is available)
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who want to enrol in mental health or addiction training programmes.
Hauora Māori Workforce funding covers reimbursements for:
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tuition fees
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cultural supervision or support
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travel subsidies for people who are required to travel further than 100km by road one way from their usual place of work to the agreed training programme location
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accommodation subsidies (maximum of $100 per night) for people who have to travel to their course
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course-related resources (maximum of $300 per person on a pro-rata basis).
How to apply
Complete the application form (including endorsement and declaration) and send it with your CV and other documentation by end of November/early December. Send semester two applications no later than early July or as soon as you have enrolled.
Send applications to [email protected] and contact Melissa for further information or assistance.
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Page last updated: 05/01/2023