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National funding for postgraduate study

Work is underway to explore options national funding for postgraduate study for the primary and community care workforce in semester 2, 2025. Details will be provided once available.

Following the announcement on the 5th of March 2025, funding for Postgraduate studies for eligible registered nurses working in primary and community settings will be available. Further information will be made available in the coming weeks on how to apply for funding.

Regionally funded workforce development for primary and community care workforces

Funding may be available at a regional level to train, supervise and mentor people including those who have not have previously worked in primary and community health settings, to deliver new services and to support service integration through the following initiatives:

  • Funding for postgraduate study and vocational training courses that support skills development for a broader range of roles within primary care settings 
  • Funding for release time, supervision, and other costs such as travel to support health workers to access postgraduate study and vocational training.
  • Within regions, there will be engagement with primary and community providers to identify the training needs of eligible primary and community care health workers employed by PHOs, GP practices, Hauora Māori, and Pacific providers across the region.

Regional contacts for funded workforce development

For information on accessing regional funding for primary and community care workforces, you can contact the following:

Click here for a map of Health New Zealand regions and districts to confirm your region.