Private Training Establishment

Ringa Atawhai Mātauranga was born of the dreams and aspirations of its founding members who, “for the love of it, lent a helping hand to those in need in the community regardless of race, colour, creed or religion, rich or poor.”

Nearly four decades ago, a collective of health workers under the umbrella of Ringa Atawhai Trust, spear-headed a movement to prioritise Māori health in Te Tai Tokerau. From this, Ringa Atawhai Mātauranga was born and formally established in 2014. We remain the only Kaupapa Māori NZQA registered and accredited, locally owned and operated, Private Training Establishment in Te Tai Tokerau. Our roots are firmly entrenched in health and health promotion, focussing on training the unregulated Māori health and disability workforce.

Our mission is to connect Māori aspirations to political, social, economic and cultural wellbeing by promoting teaching and learning practices that are uniquely tikanga Māori focused.

We currently deliver 11 health programmes ranging from Level 2 to Level 5.

What’s in it for YOU?

1

Confidence & Competence

Improved confidence and competence to create environments that are socially inclusive.

2

Theory to Practice

Ability to competently integrate theory into practice.

3

Higher Education

Potential to staircase into higher levels of health education.

4

Efficiency

Reduction in organisational costs through efficient use of resources.

5

Happy & Healthy

Happy and healthy work environment.

6

Qualification

A nationally recognised NZQA qualification transferable across health disciplines.

Complaints Procedure

1. Speak with your kaiako.
2. Speak with the Academic Manager. If not resolved, submit a formal complaint in writing using the Tauira Complaints / Grievance Form here.
3. Contact the CEO.
4. You can contact NZQA complaints at any time if you feel we have not resolved your complaint through our internal process. Information on how to make a complaint can be found on the NZQA website here.