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:
- be currently employed by a NMH health or disability service or by a service that is funded by NMH or the Ministry of Health in a 0.25 FTE role or greater
- have Maori whakapapa
- be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident
- have the support of their employer
- enrol in a course that meets NMH Maori health/disability workforce priorities meet the entry criteria required by the training provider.
Funding is not available for people who:
- are studying in a programme not accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or an Industry Training Organisation (ITO)
- already enrolled in a sponsored study programme under the Maori Provider Development Scheme (MPDS)
- have a current Ministry of Health Hauora Scholarship or who are participating in another Hauora Maori Workforce-funded programme
- who are mental health employees (separate funding is available)
- who want to enrol in mental health or addictions training programmes.
Hauora Maori Workforce funding covers reimbursements for:
- tuition fees
- cultural supervision or support
- 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
- accommodation subsidies (maximum of $100 per night) for people who have to travel to their course
- 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 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: 04/10/2021