School overview
Nursing
A nursing qualification from Unitec opens up lots of career paths for students in primary health care, acute hospital care, and rehabilitation. During their studies, students have at least 1100 hours working in clinical environments such as North Shore Hospital, Waitākere Hospital, or the Mason Clinic. They also spend time at the Education and Practice Simulation Centre at Waitākere Hospital – a high-tech, simulated hospital environment. Students leave Unitec work-ready and prepared to make a difference.
Medical imaging
Unitec’s Medical Imaging programme offers students lots of hands-on experience using the most up-to-date technology in a clinical environment. Students spend block periods of time practising what they have learnt in the classroom in a radiology facility. This practical approach to learning ensures our students graduate with both the theoretical and clinical knowledge needed to work as a medical imaging technologist.
Social work
Social work students are taught in a learning environment which prepares them for highly-sought-after professions both in Aotearoa and overseas. Students are supported through their studies by passionate, knowledgeable staff who have real-world, first-hand experience. We work from a rights-based approach and our staff share an active commitment to social justice and community activism.
Our teaching style is practice-based, and we have a collaborative relationship with a number of agencies and active professionals. Our research is focused on working with individuals, whānau and communities to improve practice and address inequalities.
Our staff are active in their own communities and professions, often taking on leadership roles in local organisations. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds and bring new and interesting perspectives to classroom discussions. Our programmes reflect the importance of collaborative learning where diversity is celebrated.
Programmes and study path
PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS |
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New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Community Facilitation | 4 | Full-time for one year, part-time options available for domestic students. | Disability support worker, Caregiver, Health and disability advocate, Whānau Worker, Youth worker, Forensic staff, Aged care worker, Navigator |
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health and Addiction Support | 4 | Full-time for one year, part-time options available for domestic students. | Mental Health Support Worker, Peer Support Worker, Addiction Support Worker, Psychiatric Assistant, Drug Treatment Support Worker |
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social Services | 4 | Full-time for one year, part-time options available for domestic students. | Support worker, Caregiver, Health and disability advocate, Rehabilitation support worker, Whānau Worker, Housing Coordinator, Youth worker, Forensic staff, Aged care worker, Navigator |
Liaison Interpreting Contexts (Social Systems, Culture and Ethics) | 6 | 16 weeks | In conjunction with the Liaison Interpreting Theory and Practice, graduates can seek employment as interpreters with NZ government departments and agencies, Move into further high-lever study in liaison interpreting |
Liaison Interpreting Theory and Practice | 6 | 16 weeks | In conjunction with the Liaison Interpreting Contexts (Systems, Culture and Ethics), graduates can seek employment as interpreters with NZ government departments and agencies |
Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) | 7 | Full-time for three years | Medical imaging technologist (requires registration with MRTB) |
Bachelor of Nursing | 7 | Full-time for three years | District nurse, Nurse educator, Plunket nurse, Practice nurse, Public health nurse |
Bachelor of Social Practice | 7 | Full-time for four years or part-time options available | Social worker, Childcare and protection social worker, Social worker in schools, Health/mental health social worker, Community developer, Family/Whanau worker, Social practitioner |
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice (Social Practice) | 8 | 1 semester full-time, or 1 year part-time | Community development worker, Counsellor, Not-for-profit practitioner, Social practitioner working for a government agency, Social practitioner working for a non-government agency (NGO), Social worker (both NGO and statutory) |
Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | 9 | Domestic students: Full-time for 18 months or part-time for two to six years. Not open to international students. | Community development worker, Counsellor, Not-for-profit practitioner, Social practitioner working for a government agency, Social practitioner working for a non-government agency (NGO), Social worker (both NGO and statutory) |
Staff
Taulaga
Alatimu
Lecturer/Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7180 |
Christine
Ardern-Roumagere
Administrator - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7469 |
Linda
Aumua
Head of School, Healthcare & Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | |
Irene
Ayallo
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7526 |
Dr. Joseph
Aziz
Senior Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7729 |
Kate
Barry
Academic Programme Manager
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 8132 |
Anna
Boase
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7420 |
Kirstin
Botha
Clinical Placement Coordinator - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7872 |
Dr Geoffrey
Bridgman
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7464 |
Amanda
Collins
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7000 |
Georgia
Cray
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7364 |
Regan
Dewar
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7665 |
Gil
Graham
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | |
Sarah
Gray
Lecturer/Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7547 |
Dr Helen
Gremillion
Associate Professor - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7510 |
Grace
Hafoka
Administrator - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7655 |
Jason
Hallie
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7438 |
Samantha
Heath
Associate Professor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice; Associate Professor, Tuapapa Rangahau - Research and Postgraduate Office
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice , Tuapapa Rangahau - Research and Postgraduate Office | 815-4321 ext. 7214 |
Evelyn
Hikuroa
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7166 |
Sandra
Hosking
Community Relationship Coordinator - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7506 |
Jennifer
Huri
Lecturer/Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7509 |
Ruth
Jackson
Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7811 |
Jacqui
Jansen
School Business Administrator - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7511 |
Shobha
Johnson
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7147 |
David
Kenkel
Senior Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7978 |
James
Kimiangatau
Student Technician - School of Environmental and Animal Sciences; Technician - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice , School of Environmental and Animal Sciences | 815-4321 ext. 7379 |
Leslie
Kistan
Lecturer, Nursing - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7500 |
Mandy
Leeson
School Business Administrator - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7648 |
Aulola
Lino
Academic Programme Manager
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7207 |
Robina
Mall
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7216 |
Stephen
Matai'a
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 8091 |
Peter
Matthewson
Senior Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7539 |
Allan
McEvoy
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7937 |
Dr David
McNabb
Senior Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7257 |
Diane
Mungo
Clinical Tutor/MRT - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 9013 |
Saleshni
Nand
Senior Technician - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7179 |
Hoa
Nguyen
Senior Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7467 |
Kait
O'Callahan
Clinical Coordinator - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7736 |
Lesley
Orr
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 9077 |
Kaylene
Parr
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7437 |
Jillian
Phillips
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7040 |
Fi
Pillay
Free4U Facilitator - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7826 |
Nigel
Pizzini
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice; Clinical Supervisor, Student Wellbeing
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice , Student Wellbeing | 815-4321 ext. 7459 |
Elaine
Randles
Clinical Placement Administrator - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 8513 |
Ali
Rasheed
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7622 |
Gavin
Rennie
Senior Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7747 |
Patty
Reyes
Tutorial Assistant - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 8914 |
Victor
Roux
Lecturer/Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7236 |
Dr Dianne
Roy
Associate Professor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 8307 |
Shadi
Sadat Safavi
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7277 |
Rawa'a
Salman
Field Education Coordinator - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7118 |
Kella
Sanford-Clark
Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 9073 |
Vimlesh
Shukla
Lecturer, Nursing - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7626 |
Sharon
Sitters
Lecturer Medical Imaging - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 9106 |
Sailauama Cheryl
Talamaivao
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7487 |
Dr Joanna
Thorogood
Academic Programme Manager
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7537 |
Craig
Tunnicliffe
Lecturer - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7724 |
Madhusudan
Vyas
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7251 |
Anne
Walsh
Administration Student Support - Social Practice, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7518 |
Laurian
Wheeler
Lecturer/Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7585 |
Pam
Williams
Lecturer/Clinical Tutor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7054 |
Lian
Wu
Associate Professor - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7525 |
Dr Mary
Yan
Laboratory Technician - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 8465 |
Lee
Yang
Lecturer - Healthcare, School of Healthcare and Social Practice
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School of Healthcare and Social Practice | 815-4321 ext. 7542 |