“When it comes down to it, it’s all about empowering people, with the skills of self- development, the ability to make informed decisions, to play an active role in their future, providing for themselves their whanau and integrating with their community.” - Manuka Matthews, Addictions Practitioner About...
“My advice to anyone interested in nursing would be that it's a great career! I have never been out of work in this career. So, if you want that kind of peace of mind it's great! and you get paid well - so I encourage...
“I wanted to look after all tangata whenua, not just tangata Māori, and have picked a discipline which is hard, but super rewarding, getting rid of cancers, which adversely affect our young Māori whānau.” Nigel Henderson, General Surgeon, Bowel Cancer Specialist About the Career A surgeon is...
“I am not here for myself, not here for money, I am here to make a difference. That’s the reason I stay, and that’s the reason I am going to keep staying.” - Joshua Manukonga About the Career A medical doctor, physician or medical practitioner is a...
“It doesn’t really feel like a job! I really find it rewarding that we make it a positive experience as a child, and then that leads on to adulthood, and hopefully onto their children, so we improve that positivity circle around dentistry”. – Jordan Wearne, Oral...
“My why is to give back to my community and give support through a Māori health care lens to benefit our people. Through my knowledge, identity and skill background, I hope to better educate our people on the importance of receiving health care and how...
“Becoming a physiotherapist, I want to help everyone that walks within my path and this isn’t just physical but the mental and spiritual well-being of the person. ” – Jacinda Shaw, Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Student About the CareerTherapist Assistants/ Physiotherapists in training, work under the guidance of...
“I actively sought jobs in the healthcare sector and I landed my current job in the Taranaki Base Hospital Emergency Department which so far has been a privilege.” – Miah Hoet, Health Care Assistant About the Career Health care assistants support nurses and care for people in private...
“I want to share my passion and experiences to present and future generations, so that they can see there are opportunities for them and not to be afraid to put themselves out there”– Oceana-Breeze Maia Kaponga, Pharmacy Technician About the CareerPharmacy technicians help pharmacists to prepare...
“I love all of my jobs and find the variety leaves each day different and interesting. I also especially enjoy knowing that I am part of the change for our community.” – Rose Martin, Midwife About the Career Midwifery is a very meaningful and rewarding career. Midwives...