Executive Sector Leadership Workshops

Whakahokia mai te mana o te wahine ki te ūkaipō i Kurawaka A series of wānanga aimed at executives, managers and leaders which inform, and highlight the importance of whānau-centred practice, and guide the development of an infrastructure that supports whānau centred practice. Currently being developed in partnership with Whānau Resilience – Waikato Māori Collective, …

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Te Ira Tangata Programme

Whakahokia mai te mana o te wahine ki te ūkaipō i Kurawaka As a frontline Health Service Provider always working tirelessly and constantly dedicated to caring for others’ needs  –  you can lose sight of your own needs and the stability to endure! Weaving tikanga wāhine strands from the storehouse of Te Ira Tangata is …

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Careers

Working at Te Rau Ora We take pride in making Te Rau Ora a great place to work.  As an indigenous Māori organisation, we are looking for people who are passionate about being part of an organisation that delivers a range of programmes and solutions across Aotearoa to improve and strengthen Māori Health.   We have opportunities for experienced, …

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Māori Providers

Māori Organisations There is a fundamental obligation under Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Aotearoa on the part of the Crown for Māori to have active, authentic participation and control in delivering health, disability and social services.   Māori Organisations are Māori governed and owned businesses that provide diverse services or programmes that are controlled and delivered …

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Julian Wilcox interviews Māori Health Pioneer Sir Mason Durie

For over 40 years Sir Mason Durie has been at the forefront of a transformational approach to Māori health and has played major roles in building the Māori health workforce. In 1982 he developed the seminal Te Whare Tapa Whā model for health and wellbeing. He helped develop the Whānau Ora approach and was the …

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AOD Wānanga – He Mana Ake: A Māori Way of Working

Whare Tukutuku is pleased to continue our “He Mana Ake: A Māori Way of Working” Wānanga series. We encourage whānau to be a part of a workforce that celebrates Māori ways of being and doing. Over the day, ngā kaiāko will explore Maori concepts as foundational Pou when working with whānau who are experiencing AOD …

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Broad Māori Workforce Series 2

Description This is series two of five focused on He Kaimahi Māori Oranga, specifically Māori workforces employed in the Health and Social Care sector. The information in this series was made possible by a partnership between Infometrics and Te Rau Ora, who examined ANZSCO1 data about Māori who work in Health and Social Care roles.

Māori Enrolled in and Completing Qualifications Toward Health & Social Care Occupations (2016-2020) Series 3

Description This is series three of five focused on He Kaimahi Māori Oranga, specifically Māori workforces employed in the Health and Social Care sector. The information in this series was made possible by a partnership between Infometrics and Te Rau Ora, who examined ANZSCO1 data about Māori who work in Health and Social Care roles.

The School Educational Pipeline for Māori into Health & Social Care Careers Series 4

Description This is series four of five focused on He Kaimahi Māori Oranga, specifically Māori workforces employed in the Health and Social Care sector. The information in this series was made possible by a partnership between Infometrics and Te Rau Ora, who examined ANZSCO1 data about Māori who work in Health and Social Care roles.

Training

Te Rau Matatau   Te Rau Matatau is an NZQA accredited Private Training Establishment (PTE) and centre of excellence in Māori education and training that offers a range of strengths-based hauora (health and social care) programmes through a kaupapa Māori lens.  The aim of Te Rau Matatau is to increase the expertise of the Māori health …

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Addiction

Whare Tukutuku  Whare Tukutuku is the National Addiction Centre that sits within the korowai of Te Rau Ora. Our approach is to elevate an alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce that is whānau-centred and community-focused. We awhi whānau who mahi in the alcohol and other drug space to improve equity of care. The kaupapa encourages …

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Rangatahi Ora

About Rangatahi have consistently told us that they want their voice heard in the decisions that impact them and their future. They must be supported and enabled to be part of the conversation about shaping the future health system and services that the system provides.  Our young people are the leaders of tomorrow, and Te …

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Rangatira

About As a national workforce centre, Te Rau Ora has had the privilege of enabling and supporting emerging leaders, workforces, networks, community groups and professional organisations.  Māori leadership is a significant enabler for achieving Māori health equity and wellbeing. There is greater support and training for current and aspiring Māori health and disability leaders. Māori …

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Wellbeing & Prevention

Suicide Prevention  Our Vision: Kia ū ki te ora – Pursuit of Wellness.  Our mission: To support Māori individuals, whānau, iwi, hapū and communities to unleash their full potential and have the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes.   Here we will showcase the initiatives supported by the Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention and the Māori …

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He Whare Wahine

He Whare Wāhine | Celebrating 20 Years  He Whare Wāhine recognises and proactively focuses on the celebration and acknowledgement of wāhine Māori and their often-pivotal role in whānau, hapū and iwi. This focus brings about tangible change to the lives of wāhine Māori, tamariki, and whānau through reconnecting them to te ao Māori through pūrākau, …

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Mental Health

About Kaupapa Māori services, programmes and approaches will continue to play an essential role in addressing whānau wellbeing, especially when there is a greater prevalence in complex health and social issues that require holistic, culturally led, and ongoing interventions which can only be provided by a skilled Māori multidisciplinary workforce, able to sustain effective long-term …

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Workforce

About The Māori health and disability workforces are a key enabler for improved health outcomes and equity for Māori.  A Māori health workforce matched to its community’s needs can make a significant contribution to addressing racism in the health system by providing culturally safe and responsive care. In the last decade, most health and disability …

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Funding

Funding Opportunities Te Rau Ora Scholarships & Bursaries provide financial assistance to students who are undertaking or completing a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) accredited qualification in health and wellbeing.  OPEN Applications CLOSED Applications 2025/2026 Workforce Resilience Professional Development Grant – Kaimahi Māori in Mental Health and Addictions – Round 2 Tēnā koutou katoa,   …

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Evidence

About Kaupapa Māori insights and evidence validate and affirm Māori solutions and Māori ways of knowing, doing, and understanding the world. High-quality health information is also pivotal to the delivery of effective health and disability services across the continuum. The health and disability sector needs to make good use of the knowledge available to ensure …

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$1.6 Million Māori Suicide Prevention Fund Now Open

Te Rau Ora and the Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention are pleased to announce the launch of the 2022 Māori Community Suicide Prevention Fund.  The Māori Community Suicide Prevention Fund is aimed at whānau and community driven approaches to prevent suicide, or to offer support to those bereaved by suicide. Since 2014, Te Rau Ora …

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Rangatahi Resources

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Rauemi Hauora Explore our rauemi hauora created by our rangatahi and health professionals at Te Rau Ora.  See …

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Lived Experience

Te Kete Pounamu Te Kete Pounamu is a specialist unit within Te Rau Ora to help foster, grow, and support Māori living with experiences of mental health or addiction-related issues. Te Kete Pounamu was formed in 2015 following a social movement to address the increasing concern about the use of harmful restrictive practices on Māori …

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Mauri Ora Social Innovation – Schizophrenia

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Mauri Ora Social Innovation – Schizophrenia A unique social innovation model was implemented during COVID 19 Pandemic in New Zealand, with eight Māori who live with Schizophrenia and health and social …

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Peer Support Apprenticeships 

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Peer Support Apprenticeships  The Apprenticeship in Peer Support is designed to provide specific skills, knowledge and attributes for the peer support workforce. The underpinning philosophy of the programme is to build …

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Nōku Te Ao – Education for Social Change

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Nōku Te Ao – Education for Social Change Nōku te Ao is a social movement to end prejudice and discrimination and increase inclusion for people with experience of mental distress.  It …

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Tūmanako Creatives Network

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Tūmanako Creatives Network Tūmunako is a space to ignite the voices and experiences of whaiora Māori.   The programme provides a vehicle for whaiora Māori to share their own personal journey to …

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Mā Purapura Mai Māori Lived Experience Leadership Programme

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Mā Purapura Mai Lived Experience Leadership Programme Mā Purapura Mai is a Māori lived experienced leadership kaupapa (programme) that comprises of five wānanga delivered over a five-month period. The fifth wānanga …

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Kaupapa Māori

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Tūmata Kōkiritia – Shifting the Paradigm

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Tūmata Kōkiritia – Shifting the Paradigm In April 2017 whaiora Māori shared their aspirations to deliver a wānanga to whakawhanaunga (make connections), to capture the richness of Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) …

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Te Kete Pounamu Regional Networks

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Te Kete Pounamu Regional Networks Since their formation, Te Kete Pounamu has established regional networks spanning the length and breadth of Aotearoa. Our Reach Te Kete Pounamu National Programme is focused …

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Te Rau Ora National Rangatahi Advisory

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Tā Tātou Mahere Korowai Award Developing a Rangatahi Māori group is important to ensure Rangatahi perspectives are heard …

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Tū Kotahi – School-Based Programmes 

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Tū Kotahi – School-Based Programmes Tū Kotahi is an innovative programme that bridges mental health & wellbeing into …

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Rangatahi Change Maker

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Rangatahi Change Maker Rangatahi Change Makers is a course developed by Rangatahi to help Rangatahi be the leaders …

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Tohu Tipu – Health Careers for Life!

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Tohu Tipu – Health Careers for Life! The Māori health and disability workforces are a key enabler for …

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Au.E! – Rangatahi Resilience Building

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Au.E! – Rangatahi Resilience Building Au.E! is a free event that aims to raise suicide awareness and build …

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Rangatahi Ambassadors

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Rangatahi Ambassadors The National Rangatahi Ambassadors promote an authentic rangatahi voice in leadership and connectivity to build resilience …

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Kaupapa Māori IPMHA

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Te Oro Tapu

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Pātikitiki Māori Frameworks Symposium

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Māori Leadership Wānanga

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Mātanga Mauri Ora

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Whakaakoako

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Education & Training Te Rau Matatau is a centre of excellence in Māori education and training that offers a range of Hauora (health and social care) programmes.  Te Rau Matatau is an NZQA accredited Private Training Establishment offering industry-recognised qualifications …

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Practitioner Workforce Training

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Practitioner & Workforce Training Te Rau Ora facilitates, develops, and delivers wānanga, cultural competency and training programmes and practice development options for health and disability workforces to address Māori inequalities and enhance health outcomes.   The desired outcomes of the training …

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Kaitiaki Ahurea

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Kaitiaki Ahurea Kaitiaki Ahurea is an NZQA accredited Level 2 Micro-credential.  Kaitiaki Ahurea is an NZQA accredited Level 2 micro-credential. This programme aims to develop knowledge and understanding of Māori health for Māori communities. It will provide ākonga with the …

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Peer Support Apprenticeships   

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Peer Support Apprenticeships New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Peer Support The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Peer Support is a collaborative apprenticeship programme between Te Rau Matatau, Te Kete Pounamu and Careerforce. …

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Whānau & Community Health Initiatives

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Whānau & Community Health Initiatives Whānau & Community-Led Health Initiatives (Level 5) micro-credential (30 Credits) The aim of this micro-credential is to provide an opportunity for whānau, and stakeholders interested in kaupapa Māori community health development to: Commit to kaupapa …

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Matatini Ora

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Matatini Ora Matatini Ora – Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6) Māori Mental Health and Addiction The New Zealand Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6) Māori Mental Health and Addiction is for health practitioners with advanced knowledge and …

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Huarahi Whakatū PDRP

Mā te rongo, ka mōhioMā te mōhio, ka māramaMā te mārama, ka mātauMā te mātau ka ora By way of our senses, we are awareBy way of awareness, we understandBy way of understanding, we knowBy way of knowledge, we live and are well The Māori learning pathway of;RongoMōhioMaramaMātauCulminating in Ora Huarahi Whakatū is an online Nursing Council …

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Collective Impact for Social Change

Kōkiritia i roto i te kotahitanga, kia Mataora te tū Collectively we will build a better life Collective Impact  Throughout Māori history, numerous examples exist of Māori rangatiratanga organising collective action around a shared vision to address social, cultural and health disparities.  These actions often reached beyond the traditional boundaries or limitations of legislation, policy, …

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Tohu Hiranga Awards

Tohu Hiranga Awards Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua “Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead” Leadership and Mentorship Dame Tariana Turia Award Dame Tariana Turia (Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru, Tūwharetoa, Whanganui) was a respected Māori leader who …

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Māori Health Leadership Scholarships

Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar. Māori Health Leadership Scholarships The aim of Te Rau Ora Māori Health Leadership Scholarships is to increase and develop the Māori health workforce, and to foster confidence in Te Ao Māori, Māori leadership and excellence in health. These scholarships …

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100 Māori Leaders

100 Māori Leaders  100 Māori Leaders is a website that holds a collection of amazing diverse stories of now over 100 Māori leaders in Health.  The website is a great starting point for people interested in the variety of work available in the Health sector.  Each leader’s profile also provides examples of the important contributions …

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Ammon Elkington

Pae Tata Pae Tawhiti Coodinator | Te Whare Whakangungu

Toitū Hauora Accord

“He kotuku rerenga tahi” – A white heron flies once This whakatauki is used on an occasion when something very special and unique takesplace. It is often said of a great chief or a leader. It could be used to celebratethe success of various inspirational leaders in the community. Toitū Hauora Leadership Summit Toitū Hauora …

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Hata Temo

Kaumātua | Whare Tukutuku

Frano Sadlier

Co-facilitator & coordinator, Tiaki Whānau Tiaki Ora | Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention

Eneta Mason

Administrator & Data Analyst | Te Rau Matatau

Ngahuia Ormsby

Digital Content Coordinator | Communications and Marketing

Sarah Kinred

Kaitiaki Mātauranga Māori | Te Whare Whakangungu

Kay Kingi

Huarahi Ora Regional Advisor, South – Te Waipounamu | He Whare Wahine

Meiana Gray

Operations Lead | Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention

Sharon Elkington

Ngā Pou Herenga Tāngata, Kirikiriroa/Office Manager | Corporate Operations