Pacific Health Wayfinders

Find out more about our recruitment initiative targeting Pacific secondary school students who want to pursue a career in Medical and Health Sciences.

Pacific Health Wayfinders

Pacific Health Wayfinders (PHW) is an initiative by the Office of the Associate Dean for Pacific led by Associate Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga. Established in November 2021, the aim of PHW is to attract and support more Pacific students to pursue a career in health by studying a programme at the Faculty of Medical Health and Sciences after secondary school. To be a part of PHW, students must have indigenous Pacific ancestry and be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

The PHW team is here to help you navigate your entry into
the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. If you are a current high school
student and would like to be a part of our events, please follow us on our
social media platforms on Instagram and Facebook. 

Calendar of Events for 2024 

 Manawa Mai Open Day    Saturday 24 August 2024 
Pacific Academy Study Ako 

Monday 30 September – Wednesday 2 October 2024

Tuesday 8 October – Thursday 10 October 2024

Year 12 & Year 13 | The Va'a Experience  Thursday 3rd October – Friday 4 October 2024
Parent Fono  Wednesday 13 November - Thursday 14 November 2024
Year 13 University Preparation Days Monday 2 December 2024 - Tuesday 3 December 2024