Puawānanga Tapuhi Māori (Bachelor of Nursing Māori)
Nursing
A course by
NorthTec
This Bachelor of Nursing Māori integrates Mātauranga Māori approaches and prepares graduates to become registered nurses, combining cultural and clinical learning for practice across diverse health contexts in Aotearoa.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 36 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Register as a competent nurse in Aotearoa
Graduates will be prepared for registration within the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) registered nurse scope of practice.
Apply Mātauranga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Provide nursing care that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and incorporates Māori pedagogies and cultural responsiveness in practice.
Deliver safe and effective care across settings
What You're Signing Up For
Puawānanga Tapuhi Māori (Bachelor of Nursing Māori) at NorthTec is an NZQA Level 7 degree that integrates Mātauranga Māori and evidence-based practices into nursing education. The programme aims to produce competent registered nurses prepared to work in diverse healthcare settings. It emphasises Te Tiriti o Waitangi, health equity, and cultural safety in nursing practice, and includes substantial clinical placements in Northland. Learning is delivered through a blend of face-to-face, online, and marae-based teaching, grounded in Māori pedagogies. Graduates will be ready for registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and employment across the health sector.
Course Content
- Kanohi ki te kanohi (face-to-face learning)
- Wānanga (discussion-based knowledge building)
- Noho marae (marae-based educational experiences)
- Taukana-Teina mentoring
- Blended classroom and online learning
- Clinical placements in Northland across multiple health settings
- Year 1 courses: Whānautanga, Tiaki Whānau, Te Ture me te Tikanga, Mana Atua, Oranga Whānau, Te Tiriti o Waitangi me Kawa Whakaruruhau, Mana Tangata, Manaaki i te Tangata
- Year 2 courses: Whakawhanaunga, Mahi ā-Ringa Tuatahi, Mana o Rongo, Hauora Whānui, Whakamahia te Ture me te Tikanga, Mahi ā-Ringa Tuarua
- Year 3 courses: Tātai Hono, Mahi ā-Ringa Tuatoru, Whakamana te Ture me te Tikanga, Whiringa ā-Mahi
- Simulated practice and rostered clinical learning experiences
- Online learning content and weekly assessment requirements
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Māori Health
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Registered Nurse
Community Health Nurse
Nurse Practitioner