Hauora Māori Training Fund

Applications for Semester 1 2021 are now open. If you are interested in applying for this funding, please email Mary.Newton@waikatodhb.health.nz or call 027 456 4563.

WHAT IS THE HAUORA MĀORI TRAINING FUND?

Hauora Māori Training Fund is a Workforce development fund for the Maori health and disability workforce . A priority for this funding is the non-regulated health and disability workforce. 

The board vision for Hauora Māori Training Fund is for a spirit partnership between the Ministry of Health & Disability sector and Māori stakeholders to facilitate the development of the non-regulated health and disability workforce.

TRAINEE ELIGIBILITY

• Currently employed by a DHB health/disability service or by a service funded by the DHB or MOH. 
• Whakapapa and/or cultural links with Te Ao Māori and Māori communities.
• NZ citizen or hold a NZ residency permit.
• Lead to, upon successful completion by the trainee, a nationally accredited qualification at Levels 2 to 6 on the National Qualifications Framework.
• Be accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or an Industry Training Organisation (ITO).