New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5)
A diploma focused on supporting whānau, hapū, and community to strengthen wellbeing, with a bicultural, whānau-centred approach in social services.
NZ$8,507
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate knowledge of Whānau Ora philosophies
Understand and apply foundational philosophies of wellbeing and whānau ora to practice.
Reflect critically on practice
Reflect on personal and professional practice in bicultural social services settings, integrating principles such as manaakitanga and rangatiratanga.
About This Course
This qualification is for those passionate about supporting whānau to thrive. The programme explores the essence of Whānau Ora by centring whānau in health and social services practice. Students gain foundational knowledge of wellbeing philosophies, explore social work and bicultural concepts, develop reflective practice, and apply principles such as whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, manaakitanga and rangatiratanga. It is ideal for those in or aspiring to social services or community support roles, offering blended learning to suit working professionals with whānau responsibilities. Successful graduates can support communities as advocates, health promoters and community workers.
Course Content
- Philosophies of wellbeing and whānau ora
- Social work concepts in bicultural contexts
- Critical reflection on practice
- Guiding principles: whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, te tika me te pono, manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, ngā pūkenga
- Whānau-centred practice
- Supporting whānau, hapū, and community wellbeing
- Advocacy and negotiation in whānau and community contexts
Entry Requirements
Must be 17 years or older
NZ citizen, permanent resident or have requisite visa
Build towards these roles
Whānau Ora AdvisorHealth PromoterCommunity WorkerSocial Services Worker
Build skills in these industries
Social ServicesHealth StudiesPublic Health
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