Tuakana/Teina: Enhancing health career opportunities through a kaupapa Māori internship programme
It refers to the relationship between a tuakana (older person) and a teina (younger person). This style of mentoring is specific to the cultural traditions of Māori teaching and learning.
We summarise the core principles of tuakana/teina as follows:
“Mā te tuakana e arahi i te teina, mā te teina e arahi i te tuakana.”
“From the older sibling the younger one is taught the right way to do things, and from the younger sibling the older one learns new things.”
Types of Tuakana/Teina Programmes:
- Tuakana/Teina Internship:
- You are Māori.
- You are a school leaver.
- You’re looking for work experience to support your career pathway into health.
- You intend to study a health related qualification and work or volunteer in the health sector.
- You agree to participate in any promotion activities associated with the internship.
- You and your whānau are available to attend an interview if shortlisted.
- Tuakana/Teina Summership:
- Be of New Zealand Māori descent.
- Be currently studying a health related tertiary course and your qualification supports Hauora Māori.
- Intend to work or volunteer in the health sector in Hawke’s Bay.
- Intend to fulfil summership requirements in Hawke’s Bay for the summer.
- Agree to participate in any promotion activities associated with the summership.
- Be available to attend an interview if shortlisted (your whānau are welcome).