Midwives are the go-to for women during pregnancy, labour, birth and for several weeks after. They provide support and advice during one of the biggest milestones in a woman’s life. A midwife spends their days educating women on pregnancy, birth and parenting, organising and discussing ultrasounds and blood tests, referring to other specialists when necessary, prescribing medication for labour, examining and caring for newborn babies and advising on breastfeeding, immunisations, contraception and general mother and baby health.

Students studying midwifery at Wintec will graduate with an internationally recognised qualification and the knowledge and experience needed to own their own business as a midwife.

Study combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in real healthcare environments. Students will have the chance to care for women and their babies and learn about the midwifery profession by applying classroom learning in practice. Wintec staff are dedicated and experienced there to guide students every step of the way.

If applicants don’t meet the entry requirements to the courses, Wintec offers Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway (Health Pathway) that will help prepare applicants for enrolment in the programme. For applicants who do not have enough science credits or want to boost their science confidence before they start study, they can be referred to a short online science course.

"Having a career I am passionate about is important to me, and I want to be a good role model for my family. I am fortunate, being based in Hawkes Bay, that Wintec has a hub there. This means I only travel to Hamilton 11 weeks of the year and can balance my family life with my study. My ambition is to specialise in Māori health and take care of women, babies, and their whanau in my community."

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Our programmes

Professional programmes / short courses

Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)

The Introduction to Supervision (in Health and Social Practice) programme explores the nature of supervision, the core processes within supervision and the professional and organisational context of supervision. It will prepare students to be able to establish a supervisory relationship. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to apply a model of supervision which structures the stages of a supervision session.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Wintec Hamilton City Campus

While most people know something about common first aid, many acknowledge they have a lack of knowledge about how to support someone who is experiencing poor mental health. With one in five New Zealanders experiencing mental illness at some point in their lives, developing capability and knowledge to address this is an important part of supporting your workforce.

Midwifery Emergency Refresher

Wintec Hamilton City Campus

It is an annual recertification requirement of the Midwifery Council that all practicing midwives must keep up with the latest knowledge, developments and theories when it comes to birthing emergency procedures.

Placements

The teaching approach at Wintec is focused on the practical side of learning so that students get the benefits of real-world work environments. Students in the Centre for Health and Social Practice spend time in work placements for credit. The amount of time spent on placement varies according to the year of study; first-year students will spend approximately a quarter of the year doing work placement while third and fourth-year students will spend most of their time on placement.

Covid-19 vaccination information

In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, it is highly recommended that you are vaccinated against Covid-19 if you want to apply for this programme.

On 11 October 2021, the Government announced that the ‘groups of affected persons’ in the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (Order) will be extended to include high-risk workers in the health and disability sector, school and early learning staff, and support people who have contact with children and students. The effect of this is that vaccination will soon be mandatory for health and education workforces, which will extend to those seeking to work within those sectors on placement.

To complete this programme of study, it is necessary to complete certain clinical or education placements. With the introduction of the Order, we cannot secure clinical or education placements for learners who are not vaccinated or do not wish to share their vaccination status and who will not, therefore, be able to complete the programme successfully.

Kudos Science Trust Award Finalist

Wintec academic and 2019 Kudos Science Trust Award Finalist Ricci Wesselink is making a difference to student learning by flipping the Wintec education model. Her research and practice focus on changing delivery to enhance learning outcomes.

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King Tūheitia meets students for lunch

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Earlier this year, Wintec and the Māori King’s office announced 10 scholarships to recognise the tenth year of the Dame Te Atairangkaahu Scholarship. The scholarship acknowledges the late Māori queen's wish, and the support of the Māori King to encourage more Māori into health careers.

Last week, ten nursing and midwifery students got the opportunity to meet their sponsors again including Te Arikinui Kīngi Tūheitia at a relaxed lunch at Windows, Wintec’s training restaurant at the Rotokauri campus. The students, joined by members of Wintec’s Māori Achievement team and Centre for Health and Social Practice staff were honoured to have Te Arikinui Kīngi Tūheitia, Te Makau Ariki Atawhai and their mokopuna Hikairo in attendance. It was a wonderful opportunity for these students to reflect and share on their experiences to date, and their aspirations for the future.

The sponsors of the 2017 Dame Te Atairangikaahu Scholarship have collectively funded 10 students to pursue a nursing or midwifery career. They are:

The Office of Kīngi Tūheitia
Te Kohanga Reo National Trust
Waikato Tainui
Te Hauora o Ngāti Haua Trust
Ngāti Haua Iwi Trust
Raungaiti Marae Health Clinic
Staples Rodway
Tūrangawaewae Trust
Ngā Miro Health Centre
Kirkwood Whānau Trust
Te Ururangi Trust
Wintec

Waikato-Tainui people aiming for a career in nursing or midwifery have the opportunity to become recipients of the Dame Te Atairangikaahu scholarship each year which aim to encourage more Māori into health. The Dame Te Ātairangikaahu Nursing Scholarships encourage Waikato-Tainui students to undertake full-time study at any level, in one of the following Wintec qualifications:

The 2017 Māori nursing and midwifery scholars are aspiring Māori leaders in their chosen fields. They are Vair Jackson, Kohatu Tata, Zaradene McGregor, Airini Thompson, Hollie Scott, Te Waimaarino Winikerei, Joanne Mark, Renata Smith, Kerry Watene, and Dayna Hoey-Samuel.

Applications open early next year.

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Pathways

Health and social practice pathway diagram

To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.

About the faculty

In the Centre for Health and Social Practice we provide practical interprofessional education that prepares students for a future in the health and social practice industry.

If you have a passion for people, nursing, social work and counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or midwifery are all challenging but rewarding choices. Our courses and programmes are a great way to start your career, supported by experienced and registered academic staff.

Prospectus (course guide)

The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.

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