The Mentoring Programme is a personalised programme running throughout the academic year at both the University of Auckland and the University of Otago, where first-year students are paired up with students who are further along their degree within various health specialties. As opposed to academic tutoring, WiHN hopes to offer experienced role models who can provide guidance and care to support wāhine and gender-diverse folk in achieving their career aspirations and personal life goals.
To be a mentor
you must:
Note intake for 2026 is now closed. Keep an eye out for future opportunities in our social media.
Be at least a second year student in any health sector/focused degree in the University of Auckland or in University of Otago.
Have a passion for helping others, a caring and understanding attitude and be a positive role model to your mentees.
Commitment to attending mentoring programme events throughout the year.
Organise at least three face-to-face meetings per semester with your mentees.
Stay in contact with your mentees at least once per fortnight.
To be a mentee
you must:
Be a first year student in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing or a related conjoint degree at the University of Auckland in 2026 or be a first year student studying health science, Bachelor of Science, health science or biomedical Science at the University of Otago.
Have a desire to learn from older woman students and make the most of opportunities throughout the year
Commit to attending mentoring programme events throughout the year
Attend at least three face-to-face meetings per semester with your mentors
Stay in contact with your mentors at least once per fortnight
Events
The Events Programme is designed to empower young wāhine and gender-diverse folk studying in health related degrees with networking opportunities and create educational value for them. By complementing the WiHN Mentoring Programme, it serves as a platform for wāhine to form valuable networks with other wāhine studying or working within the health-sector. The skills developed from these events will help them thrive in the workforce.
We welcome people of all genders and areas of study to participate in the conversation of what it means to be a wāhine in the health sector.