Te Rau Puawai
Maori Mental Health Workforce Development

Students who are awarded bursaries will be able to enter or continue in Massey University programmes, which include undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the following areas:

• Psychology
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation
• Social Work
• Social Policy
• Māori Health
• Māori Studies
• Health Service Management

In return, there is an expectation that, once they have graduated, students will continue or contribute towards Māori mental health by opting for employment in a relevant Māori mental health service. To assist students, a mentoring programme has been arranged and a full-time co-ordinator, part-time support tutors, and mentors will provide academic advice and general learning support.

Both the Ministry of Health and Massey University are confident that Te Rau Puawai will lead to a greatly enhanced Māori health workforce and will play a valuable role in improving Māori health.

The scholarship will provide:

• Bursaries to cover fees and some related course cost (the fee component is paid directly to the University)
• Provision of a mentor
• Individual learning and personal support
• Assistance with course planning
• Essay writing and study skills workshop
• Access to Māori community and student networks, and
• CV and interview preparation

The responsibilities of students to Te Rau Puawai are to:

• Complete the papers undertaken through Massey University
• Attend classes, contact courses and exams
• Attend Te Rau Puawai conferences and seminars
• Maintain regular contact with the Te Rau Puawai support team and;
• Focus studies and employment in the area of Māori mental health
• Advise Te Rau Puawai staff and lecturers immediately of challenges that may affect study progress