Public health workforce grants

Public health is about population groups – looking beyond health care services to the aspects of society, environment, culture, economy and community that shape the health status of populations. 

Pasifika public health workforce development programme 

Pasifika peoples continue to have poorer health status than the general New Zealand population, with lower life expectancy and higher rates of mortality and hospitalisations for conditions that could have been avoided, given timely access to effective healthcare.

A key enabler for reducing inequalities in health outcomes is developing a capable workforce. Le Va’s focus is to strengthen the Pacific public health workforce, and enhance the capability of the non-Pacific workforce to ensure access to best possible services for Pasifika people and their families.

Le Va’s work is guided by Ministry of Health priorities, as outlined in Taeao o Tautai: Pacific Public Health Workforce Development Implementation Plan 2012–2017. 

The Pasifika Public Health Workforce Grants are now open!

If you work in public health, and want to upskill – or have plans to – then these grants could be for you. Receive support from Le Va to help with your fees or course related costs! 

Public health qualifications open a range of doors for diverse career opportunities. Be inspired to work in public health, and check out these career profile videos highlighting four emerging Pasifika leaders working in the public health space

Apply now

Note: When you press the 'apply now' button you will go to a different website to complete the application form.