Eastern Bay of Plenty Primary Health Alliance Workforce Development Funding Application

Eastern Bay Hauora & Health Workforce Development Fund

This fund is to promote workforce development initiatives to support a highly skilled and diverse workforce that has chosen primary and community care as a lifelong career.
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Eastern Bay Hauora & Health Workforce Development Fund

Kia ngātahi te waihoe, ka huri te kei o te waka, whatiwhati ngaru.

Haere ki tua, papapounamu te moana. E topa, e rere ki uta!

To support and strengthen primary and community care, Te Whatu Ora has dedicated funding to grow, nurture and develop a skilled and diverse workforce that chooses healthcare as a lifelong career. This application is for Kaimahi who work in a health provider in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Please note management endorsement by a provider comes with the expectation that any travel and accommodation to undertake this course is provided by the employer or self-funded.

This fund is contestable and limited.

Closes Wednesday 11th December at 5pm.

Funding is available for Kaimahi working in a health provider within the Eastern Bay of Plenty to undertake:

1. course relevant to their current or future practice and mahi.

2. workforce innovation initiative relevant to community and primary care.

3. undergraduate or postgraduate training.

Funding Process:

1. Submit application form before Wednesday 11th December at 5pm.

2. The panel may contact you to kōrero about your application.

3. Receive email notification of outcome by Monday 23rd December 2024.

Papaki kau ana ngā tai o mihi me ngā tai o manaaki ki a koe.

Eligibility criteria
Am I eligible to apply? (tick only those relevant to you)*

I am employed by a Hauora providerI am employed by a health provider (not a Hauora)I work in the Eastern Bay of PlentyI have not received 2024-2025 Te Whatu Ora primary and community workforce funds for this intended course or activity.

Ways to apply
1.What is your preferred way of applying?

Continue and complete this online application formOnline application videoPrint & complete a hardcopy version of this application.Not sure, keen to kōrero further
2. Print & complete hard copy of application below and email to workforce@ebpha.org.nz

Section two: Ngā Taipitopito Whakapā - Personal details
1. Ingoa: Full name*

First NameLast Name
2. Wāhi noho: Residential Address
3. Waea pūkoro: Phone number *
4. Wāhitau īmēra: email *
5. Date of birth *

DayMonthYear

Section three : What is your kaupapa?
1. How will this workforce opportunity help you serve the hauora needs of whānau? *
2. How is this workforce opportunity relevant to your practice or mahi?*
3. How would your whānau describe what motivates or drives you?*
4. How will you ensure you complete this course or initiative alongside your mahi and other commitments? *
5. Where do you see yourself in the next five years?*

Section four: Employment details
1. Employer Name and Address *
2. What is your job role? *
3. How many hours do you work per week? *

Fulltime (30hrs or more a week)Partime (Less than 30 hours a week)
4. Do you work in a rural setting?*

YesNoNot sure

Section five : Type of training
1. What is the type of training or workforce development activity are you applying to do?

WānangaClinical mentoringWorkshopsRangahau or innovation relevant to my mahiTertiary studies (includes NCEA credits, polytechnic, undergraduate or postgraduate training)

Section six : Wānanga, workshop or mentoring details

1. If applicable, list relevant educational history here.

	Training Name	Tertiary/Course Provider	Qualification(cert, dip, masters)	Grade
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2. What is the name of the Wānanga, workshop or mentoring you are applying to do?*
3. What is the start date of the Wānanga, workshop or mentoring? *

DayMonthYear
4. How many Wānanga, workshop or mentoring are you needing to attend?
5. What is the finish date of the Wānanga, workshop or mentoring? *

DayMonthYear
6. What are you hoping to achieve from the Wānanga, workshop or mentoring sessions?

7. List costs (eg. fees and associating costs)*

	Type of Cost	Cost $
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8. Have you received any other sources of funding to support this workforce initiative or training?*

YesNo
9. If yes, please indicate how much you have received and from where?*

Section six : Rangahau and Innovation educational history and training

1. If applicable, list relevant educational history here.

	Training Name	Tertiary/Course Provider	Qualification(cert, dip, masters)	Grade
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2. Purpose: What is the purpose of the rangahau or innovation project?*
3. Problem/Situation: What is the problem you want to address or situation you want to improve?*
4. Why is this important?*
5. Background: What guidance and research has informed this project?*
6. Project: Describe how the Rangahau or innovation project will be undertaken?*
7. What is the start date of your Rangahau or innovation project?*

DayMonthYear
8. When will you complete your Rangahau or innovation project? *

DayMonthYear

9. List costs*

	Type of Cost	Cost $
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10. Have you received any other sources of funding to support this workforce initiative or training?*

YesNo
11. If yes, please indicate how much you have received and from where?

Section seven: Management endorsement (please ask your manager to complete)
1. Please confirm how your organisation is going to support this applicant in their training or workforce development activity?

Travel expensesAccommodationStudy leaveStaff cover (if applicable)Managers endorsement not applicable (My training is outside of work hours and I do not require additional organisational support for transport and/or accommodation).Other
2. Why do you support this applicant in their studies or workforce development application?*
Managers Name*

First NameLast Name
Managers Job title *
Date

DayMonthYear
Date
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3. If you prefer to download and print a copy of the Managers Endorsement form, select option below

Managers endorsement form pdf
Upload completed and signed Management Endorsement form here.

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Section eight: Important checklist
Your application must have:*

Completed all sections of the application form.Check all details of your intended study programme or workforce activity details are correct.Attached confirmation of your enrolment for 2025 (if applicable).Completed and signed management endorsement (if applicable).Signed learning agreement and declaration form below.

Section nine: Learning agreement and declaration form
Awhi mai awhi atu me te whakapuakitanga

For the purposes of the Eastern Bay Hauora & Health Workforce Development Funding for the Academic year 2025

I agree, I have the support of my whānau and will commit myself to completing this intended workforce development activity or study.

I agree, I will seek cultural, academic or learning support from kaumatua or poutikanga, course academic tutors or workforce development mentor as needed.

I agree, on successful completion of my workforce activity or study, I will upload my end of year academic transcript or workforce activity outcome to this application.

If I am a successful candidate, I agree for the Workforce development team using my details or images for positive publicity.

I confirm that all the information supplied in support of my application for funding is accurate at the date of signing this form.

I consent to the disclosure of personal information in this form to the selection panel for the purpose of assessing my application.

I am aware, all the information contained in this application will remain private and confidential and will be used for the purposes of assessing my application.
Terms and Conditions *

I have read and understand the terms and conditions of this application for which I am applying for.
Date *

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For the purposes of the Eastern Bay Hauora & Health Workforce Development Funding for the Academic year 2025