Gain a Kōkiri NZQA-accredited Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 3). Learn the foundations of whānau-centred practice through a kaupapa Māori lens, with tools to support wellbeing, advocate for services, and apply holistic hauora models.
Apply Te Whare Tapa Whā to support physical, mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing
Learn how to advocate for whānau and help them access services
Use tikanga-based approaches to support healing and growth
Understand whānau lifecycles and how to support different age groups
Learn to build practical whānau ora plans that uplift and empower
Move into the Level 4 Certificate in Whānau Ora
Many tauira apply what they’ve learned to support the wellbeing of their own whānau and hapori, while others continue on a pathway toward employment in health and social services.
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Hauora (holistic well-being)
Taha Whānau (family well-being)
Taha Tinana (physical well-being)
Taha Wairua (spiritual well-being)
Taha Hinengaro (mental & emotional well-being)
Hapori Advocacy (Supporting whānau in the community)
WO3-1: Hauora (holistic well-being)
WO3-2: Taha Whānau (family well-being)
WO3-3: Taha Tinana (physical well-being)
WO3-4: Taha Wairua (spiritual well-being)
WO3-5: Taha Hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being)
WO3-6: Hapori Advocacy (Supporting whānau in the community)
Ideal for people working in or interested in social services, health, education or community work.
No previous qualifications required.
Open entry; Informal interview process.
Intake 1: February
Intake 2: July
Full-time - 20 weeks
$2790
Small Class teaching. Interactions that support the introduction and practice of skills and tikanga.
All assessments are assignments. No Exams.
51 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin, Dunedin
Domestic full-time students can apply for a student loan through Studylink.
