We care about health care professionals

We're here to help health and care professionals get the support they need to do their mahi.

  • Nurses' Pay Equity

    Employees covered by the nursing pay equity claim voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed nursing pay equity settlement.

  • Scholarships & Grants

    See the range of scholarships and grants available through Te Aka Whai Ora, Pacific Health – Workforce, Education and private providers.

  • Māori Health Scholarships

    Tauira can apply regardless of what year of study they are currently in and you can apply again every year. Previous Hauora Māori Scholarship holders can apply. All grants are for an amount of $4500. The total amount of the fund is $3.27m.

  • Pacific Health Scholarships

    Scholarships support the development of our Pacific health and disability workforce, and better access to health services for Pacific communities.

  • Pay disparities

    Government funding has been set aside to reduce the pay gap within the New Zealand health sector.

  • Overseas Doctors

    Two new initiatives are targeted at qualified overseas doctors allowing them to apply for roles in NZ that will lead to full registration as a doctor.

  • Claims, provider payments and entitlements

    There are various claims, provider payments, subsidies, and entitlements you can apply for through Te Whatu Ora.

  • Looking for an exciting career? (goes to another website)

    Browse all Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora corporate vacancies around the country.

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Keeping well

This website is for the health sector but we do have some important information for people and whānau who need to know where to get more help.

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