Māori and Pasifika Scholarship Programme 2024 (Rolling Intake)

Habit Health is a nationwide healthcare provider, specialising in the rehabilitation space. We enable people to live their best lives and empower our teams to reach their full potential. 

Our scholarships are designed to provide further support to Māori and Pasifika students, striving for clinical excellence and looking to make a difference in the health care for the people of Aotearoa.

The scholarship package detailed below is a superb pathway to set you up for a successful career and we encourage all those eligible to take advantage of this opportunity and apply now!

Scholarship inclusions*

• Funding of $500 during your second year of study
• Funding of $2000 during your final year of study
• A paid summer internship at a Habit Health clinic before the start of your final year
• A final year student placement with Habit Heath
• Coaching and mentoring from a Habit Health employee in your chosen area of study
• Secured employment after study

*subject to terms and conditions

Programme eligibility

• Whakapapa Māori or Pacific Island descent;
• Citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand; and
• Students enrolled in approved tertiary courses in New Zealand as per below:

1. Counselling: NZAC accredited education programmes
2. Physiotherapy: Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Auckland University of Technology, Otago University, or WINTEC
3. Clinical/Health Psychology: Master’s degree in Clinical or Health Psychology from University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, Massey University, or Otago University
4. Occupational Therapy: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Auckland University of Technology, Otago Polytechnic, or WINTEC
5. Occupational Health Nursing: Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health from Massey University, or University of Otago

Apply now!

Apply to the Māori and Pasifika scholarship programme by clicking the "Apply on Employer site" button. You will need to submit the following information: 

1. a completed application form
2. a CV or alternative background profile
3. a video introduction about yourself and answers to our questions (optional but preferred)

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Habit Health is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diversity hiring and providing a safe space to people of all cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.