Whakapiki Ake
About Us
Whakapiki Ake is a Māori health workforce recruitment pipeline. It is one of the four components of Vision 20:20, the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ commitment to increasing the number of Māori and Pacific health workforce.
The remaining three components are:
Whakapiki Ake Project
Whakapiki Ake is guided by kaupapa Māori and follows a pipeline approach to recruitment, supporting rangatahi from Year 9 to Year 13 (along with their whānau) into tertiary health-related pathways within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Waipapa Taumata Rau (University of Auckland).
This approach addresses barriers and inequities across secondary, tertiary, and health sectors that hinder Māori participation, achievement, and retention.
900+
Active Rangatahi
134
Schools
250
Enrolled Tauira
Hikitia Te Ora – Certificate in Health Sciences (CertHSc)
The Certificate in Health Sciences is a one-year foundation programme that prepares Māori and Pacific students for successful tertiary study in health. We focus on academic and scientific literacy, including Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Mathematics and Population Health, which are necessary for success in first-year courses taught at FMHS.
MAPAS – Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme
MAPAS is a long-standing programme that provides current and prospective Māori and Pacific FMHS students with admission, academic and pastoral support. Our goal is to encourage MAPAS students to successfully complete and graduate from their programme whilst supporting them on their cultural and academic journey towards a career in health.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Join us in building a stronger Māori health workforce. Discover your pathway into health careers with Whakapiki Ake.