Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A workplace-based apprenticeship that leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), specialising in Community Health Work. Designed for experienced staff aiming to support people, families, and communities to achieve improved health and wellbeing.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 21 months

Engage and communicate with people, family, and whānau accessing social and community services in a culturally responsive manner.

Contribute to the identification of intended outcomes and barriers to health and wellbeing for service users.

Encourage social inclusion and community participation among clients.
This apprenticeship programme is for experienced field workers and health workers who support people in managing their health and wellbeing. The programme equips apprentices to engage with people, families, and communities to promote autonomy and self-determination regarding health. Apprentices develop skills through on-job, self-directed learning, and are supported by advisors and the online platform Aka Toi. The programme leads to a nationally-recognised qualification and is ideal for allied health staff in community settings.
What you need to know first
Currently employed in a relevant community health or social services role

Health and Wellbeing
Social Services
Community Health

Community Health Worker
Field Officer
Health and/or Wellbeing Coach
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A workplace-based apprenticeship that leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), specialising in Community Health Work. Designed for experienced staff aiming to support people, families, and communities to achieve improved health and wellbeing.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 21 months

Engage and communicate with people, family, and whānau accessing social and community services in a culturally responsive manner.

Contribute to the identification of intended outcomes and barriers to health and wellbeing for service users.

Encourage social inclusion and community participation among clients.
This apprenticeship programme is for experienced field workers and health workers who support people in managing their health and wellbeing. The programme equips apprentices to engage with people, families, and communities to promote autonomy and self-determination regarding health. Apprentices develop skills through on-job, self-directed learning, and are supported by advisors and the online platform Aka Toi. The programme leads to a nationally-recognised qualification and is ideal for allied health staff in community settings.
What you need to know first
Currently employed in a relevant community health or social services role

Health and Wellbeing
Social Services
Community Health

Community Health Worker
Field Officer
Health and/or Wellbeing Coach
Employer support required to enroll
Must be an experienced staff member (programme builds on existing skills/knowledge)
Tamariki Ora Support Worker
Well Child Health Worker
Employer support required to enroll
Must be an experienced staff member (programme builds on existing skills/knowledge)
Tamariki Ora Support Worker
Well Child Health Worker