Navigating a pathway to a career in Neo-natal Nursing Macey Austin Macey Austin had a strong interest in a Neo-natal Nursing career while at secondary school. Why Ora helped her to navigate her pathway ahead and with the support of Why Ora during 2024 Macey...
Why Ora - Health Workforce Development For the Graham whānau of Taranaki, health career opportunities have sparked a shared journey of discovery and purpose. Today, Joe Graham and his daughters Char (Charlise) and Jahnae all work in hauora careers for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in...
Embarking on a Speech Language Therapy career - Hayley Tewhata Hayley began her journey with Why Ora in 2024 as a Year 13 tauira attending New Plymouth Girls’ High School. Meeting with our Kaiārahi Liahna, together they discussed the various types of support available through our...
"Māori need healthcare workers who they can trust and people who can create a relaxing and trusting environment, especially when it comes to dental education and with their tamariki." Morgan Tenana, Bachelor of Oral Health - AUT Ko Taranaki te maunga Ko Kaupokanui te awa Ko Aotea te waka Ko...
I want to help improve things for Māori, be an advocate and ensure the right information gets to where it needs to be. I want to continue to be able to help my own whānau too!" Jorja O'neill, tertiary student Ko Taranaki te maunga Ko Patea ate...
“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 Miah Hoet, Health Care Assistant In 2021 I managed to obtain a qualification in...
Oceana Breeze Maia Kaponga, Pharmacy Technician Where do I work and what do I do?Pharmacy Technician- Moturoa PharmacyI’m proud to work at Moturoa Pharmacy as a qualified Pharmacy Technician, where every day brings something new and meaningful. My role combines technical skill, critical thinking, and...
"My why is He tangata, he tangata, he tangata (It is the people, it is the people, it is the People). By becoming a physiotherapist, I want to help everyone that walks within my path and this isn’t just physical but the mental and spiritual...
"Being Māori in this career is central to me – the strengths I have are all based around Te Ao Māori."- Kenny Hau, Medical Doctor Kenny Hau – Medical Doctor, Taranaki Base Hospital Ko Taranaki te maungaKo Kurahaupo, Ko Te Arawa ngā wakaKo Taranaki, Ko Ngati Tuwharetoa...