Key facts
Start date: 8 December 2025, 9 March 2026 or 31 August 2026
Cost: $590 including GST
Duration: 10 weeks
Delivery mode: Online
Time commitment: 50 hours
Overview
This micro-credential explores Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the foundation for public health work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through structured learning, participants will develop an essential understanding of the historical context and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, as well as a critical analysis of Te Tiriti articles, provisions and principles, and the implications for health and wellbeing. A particular focus is on understanding and addressing the ongoing impacts of colonisation on Māori health outcomes.
This micro-credential provides foundational knowledge for public health workers to develop Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led approaches. By completing the course, participants will be equipped to understand and implement Te Tiriti o Waitangi-led frameworks in their practice.
Who this course is for
This course is intended for people in the public health workforce.
What you'll get
Successful students will receive 5 credits added to their academic record at Massey.
Completion of this course, plus the Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Understanding Public Health in Aotearoa New Zealand courses, can be used as recognition of prior learning for 231106 Introduction to Public Health in the Bachelor of Health Science.
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:
- describe the historical context and significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- explain the provisions and principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- apply Te Tiriti o Waitangi to public health.
Assessments
| Assessment type | Assessment title | Weighting (%) | Link to learning outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Quiz | 40 | 1 and 2 |
| Written assignment | Reflection | 60 | 1, 2 and 3 |
Requirements to successfully complete the course
Students must achieve at least 50% in the quiz and written assignment.
Meet your facilitators
Associate Professor Christina Severinsen
Registrations
Please register and pay for this course using the links below.
Register for the 8 December 2025 course
Register for the 9 March 2026 course
Register for the 31 August 2026 course
Pay for this course by credit card
Pay for this course by invoice
Contact us
If you have any questions about this micro-credential, please contact Associate Professor Chrissy Severinsen at c.a.severinsen@massey.ac.nz
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