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