Useful Links
On this page:
- National Workforce Centers
- Workforce Development Related Websites
- Professional Bodies
- Training Providers and Educators
- Health Related Websites
National Workforce Centers
Le Va is the national Pacific health workforce development programme within Te Pou.Le Va is the national Pacific health workforce development programme within Te Pou.
Matua Raki is the National Addiction Workforce Development Centre within Te Rau Matatini Ltd, funded by the Ministry of Health. Matua Raki works closely with service providers, training providers, professional bodies and policymakers, to support the current workforce and to plan for future workforce development.
Te Pou is New Zealand's National Centre of Mental Health Research, Information and Workforce Development
Te Rau Matatini supports Maori workforce development to enhance whanau ora, mental health and wellbeing. They provide national and local workforce policy, research, training, career advancement, bursary programmes, scholarships and regularly updated information and resources for people accessing or working in health both now and in the future.
The Werry Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health provides training, promotes research, advocates for mental health needs of children and adolescents in New Zealand and supports the child and adolescent mental health workforce.
Workforce Development Related Websites
This website provides information about the sort of careers available in health, where to go to for advice on graduate opportunities, career development and exploration, mentoring, as well as general information about working in the health sector.
hauora.com is a Maori-led organisation supported by Maori health professional associations, Maori health providers and Maori health workers. They provide a range of services including advocacy, policy analysis and advice, Maori workforce business and strategic planning, back-office support, workforce events management and mentoring.Kiaora Hauora
Kia Ora Hauora is a Maori Health workforce development programme aimed at students and current health sector workers to promote health careers as a great career choice!
Skills Matter is dedicated to the training and development needs of people working, or wanting to work, in New Zealand’s mental health and addiction services. The primary function of Skills Matter is to fund education providers to deliver mental health and addiction post-entry clinical training.
The Society for Youth Health Professionals Aotearoa New Zealand (SYHPANZ) supports the development of youth health professionals and the youth health sector in Aotearoa New ZealandCHAMP.
Counties Manukau Mental Health and Addiction Providers (CHAMP) is a partnership group representing NGOs and clinical provider services in the mental health and addictions sector working across the Counties Manukau region.
Professional Bodies
Relevant Legislation
Alcohol and Drugs
The Drug and Alcohol Practitioners' Association, Aotearoa-New Zealand is a society incorporated in 2003 to represent the professional interests of its members: the practitioners and clinicians working in addiction treatment
Allied Health
The Allied Health Professional Associations’ Forum (AHPAF) is an informal grouping of professional associations which work together to promote and support allied health professionals.
The New Zealand Association of Counsellors / Te Roopu Kaiwhiriwhi o Aotearoa is the national professional association which acts for and with counsellors to monitor and improve the service they provide.
The PSA – the Public Service Association Te Pukenga Here Tikanga Mahi – is a democratic union representing the interests of around 57,000 members working in government departments, local government, the health sector, crown agencies, state-owned enterprises and community and government-funded agencies.
The New Zealand Association of Psychotherapists is a professional organisation which sets, examines and maintains specific standards for the safe and ethical practice of psychotherapy in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Medical
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) is the professional association and union uniting doctors and dentists in New Zealand.
The Medical Council operates under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 and has several responsibilities: Registration, medical standards and practice, guidance and training, Protection of the public.
The Auckland Regional RMO Services (ARRMOS) website aims to provide House Officers & Registrars with information, tools and support so they can get ahead with their medical career in the Auckland region.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is the principal organisation representing the medical specialty of psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand. The College is responsible for training, examining and awarding the Fellowship of the College qualification to medical practitioners.
Nursing
The Nursing Council of New Zealand (the Council) is the regulatory authority responsible for the registration of nurses. Its primary function is to protect the health and safety of members of the public by ensuring that nurses are competent and fit to practise.
Te Ao Maramatanga (New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses) Inc is the professional body for practising Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand.
Occupational Therapy
The New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists (Inc) (NZAOT) provides services, support, representation and networking opportunities for occupational therapists.
The Occupational Therapy Board of NZ (OTBNZ) is the regulatory authority operating under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 to ensure safety of members of the public by ensuring that occupational therapists are competent and fit to practise.
Psychology
The New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists Incorporated is a membership-based organisation providing information, training and representation for the profession.
The Board oversee's registration of psychologists who meet the registration requirements established under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003.
The New Zealand Psychological Society (NZPsS) is for psychologists in Aotearoa/New Zealand and provides supports quality practice, education and research in psychology.
Social Work
The Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers (ANZASW). ANZASW is the professional association for Social Workers in Aotearoa New Zealand. ANZASW is a membership organisation that is run for and by the members and relies on the participation and contribution of Social Workers throughout the country.
The Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) is a Crown agency that oversee's Registration. Registration is relatively new to the profession of social work and was introduced on a voluntary basis in 2003. The SWRB has been established under the Social Workers Registration Act 2003.
Training Providers and Educators
Careerforce is an industry training organisation (ITO), provides tools and resources to help employers train their own staff, designs qualifications and providing leadership by working with the health and disability sector to identify and implement strategies that help develop the health and disability workforce.
Training Providers offering the Mental Health Support Worker National Certificate and Diploma:
- Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (Christchurch)
- Eastern Institute of Technology (Hawke's Bay)
- Manukau Institute of Technology (Auckland)
- Southern Institute of Technology (Christchurch and Invercargill)
- Universal College of Learning (Wairarapa and Whanganui)
- Whitireia Community Polytechnic (Porirua)
Training Providers offering the Mental Health Support Worker National Certificate only:
- Blueprint for Learning (Wellington and Auckland)
- Learning State (only some unit standards)
- Mahitahi Trust (Auckland and Whakatane)
- Mind and Body (some unit standards)
- Open Polytechnic of New Zealand (Extramural Learning)
- Otago Polytechnic (Dunedin)
- Unitec New Zealand (Auckland)
- Waikato Institute of Technology (Hamilton and Thames)
Training Providers offering the Mental Health Support Worker National Diploma only:
- Aoraki Polytechnic (Timaru)
Universities
- AUT University(Health)
- Massey University
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- Victoria University of Wellington
Wananga
Health Related Websites
Age Concern is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation, dedicated to promoting quality of life and well-being of older people, and advocating positive healthy ageing for people of all ages.
Health Navigator NZ is the online front door to trusted health information and self help resources for families, whanau, caregivers and health providers within New Zealand.
A public health funded project to reduce the stigma of mental illness and the discrimination that people with experience of mental illness face everyday in the community. This website provides information and resources on the project, looks at who is involved and how you can contribute to creating a nation that values and includes people with mental illness.
Medsafe is the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority. It is a business unit of the Ministry of Health and is the authority responsible for the regulation of therapeutic products in New Zealand.
The Mental Health Commission facilitates the implementation of the Blueprint for Mental Health Services in New Zealand. This is a national mental health service development plan, setting out the Commission's view of the changes needed to realise the objectives of the Government's national mental health strategy. The Blueprint provides a plan for a mental heath system that ensures good treatment and support for those affected by mental illness.
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing. Our work seeks to influence individuals, whanau, organisations and communities to improve and sustain their mental health and reach their full potential.
The New Zealand Ministry of Health, Manatu Hauora, is the NZ Government's principal agent and advisor on health and disability.
The NZGG is an independent, not-for-profit organisation set up to promote effective delivery of health and disability services, based on evidence. An Advisory Board consisting of a Chair, vice Chair and Directors from around New Zealand governs the NZGG. The Board currently draws on leadership in nursing, Maori Health, Pacific Health, consumer representation, medicine, disability support, public health medicine and general practice.
Strengthening Families is a cross-sectoral, whole-of-government initiative which uses a structured process of government agencies and community organisations working together to improve outcomes for vulnerable families. Both government and non-government/community organisations participate in Strengthening Families.
Webhealth is your connection to local health and social services, mental health and general health information. In some regions you can access a specific Mental Health & Addictions Training Calendar.