At New Zealand Health Group, we believe in putting equity into action – particularly when it comes to health and wellness in Aotearoa New Zealand. We want to enable more Māori to thrive in health related mahi, especially decision-making roles across the health sector: so to put our beliefs into action, we are offering our Māori Health Leadership Scholarship for the third year running.

This is the fourth year running that this workforce development scholarship is investing $20,000 in Māori individuals who are on a pathway to making a difference for health equity outcomes. A maximum of $10,000 may be awarded to any one individual per year, and the scholarship can be used to pay for tuition fees, living costs, or study-related costs.

We would love to see your application, and we hope that together we can raise the standard of health equity across the motu.

“The Hiwa-i-te-Rangi Scholarship holds great significance for me. It represents a profound commitment to the betterment of Māori communities – with this scholarship, I am not only receiving financial support but also a symbol of trust and encouragement from the community to contribute to the wellbeing of our people.

“After completing my social work degree, I am dedicated to using my knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on Māori communities by providing culturally sensitive and holistic support, advocating for their rights, and facilitating access to essential resources and services.”

– Jakara Moon