Build the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to work as a Health Coach in primary and community healthcare. This work-integrated micro-credential supports learners to work alongside, use evidence-informed coaching and behaviour change approaches, collaborate within health teams, and connect people with services and resources that support hauora and wellbeing.
Course duration
Complete in 25 weeks
Weekly commitment
Live learning: ~2 hrs
Self-directed: ~2 hrs
Apply & reflect: ~5 hrs
Flexible study
Blended learning with live sessions, self-paced modules and workplace practice
Course duration
NZQA Level 4, 24 credits
LEARNING OUTCOMES
What you’ll learn
PREKURE Health Coach Preparation overview
Develop the skills and confidence to support tangata whaiora in primary and community health settings. You’ll learn how to apply health coaching approaches, work within your scope of practice, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and reflect on your own practice to provide safe, effective and person-centered support
Outcome 1
Work in partnership with tangata whaiora
Support people to identify strengths, barriers and risks that impact their hauora and wellbeing, and use coaching techniques to develop practical action plans for positive behavior change.
Outcome 2
Work collaboratively within a health team
Understand the Health Coach role, scope of practice, and how to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical roles across primary and community healthcare.
Outcome 3
Connect people with services and support
Learn how to identify and navigate community, government and online resources, and connect tangata whaiora with services relevant to their wellbeing plan.
This course is ideal for:
Newly employed Health Coaches working in primary and community health settings.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
What you need to register
Criteria 1
Current role or placement
You'll need to be employed in a Health Coach role as part of the national Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction (IPMHA) programme. You must be newly employed in the role or have not previously received national training.
Criteria 2
Access to health coaching practice
Your role or placement must enable you to participate in authentic health coaching opportunities as part of your learning and assessment.
Criteria 3
Workplace support
You’ll need employer support, appropriate supervision, and a formal workplace learning agreement in place before the programme begins.
HOW TO APPLY
Application and admissions
Step-by-step process to apply for this course:
Regisiter online
If you're an employee of Health New Zealand, you can register directly on this page. Make sure to upload all required documentation so we can process your application quickly.
Enrolment confirmed
Once your documents and registration have been reviewed and approved, your enrolment will be confirmed. We’ll be in touch with onboarding details ahead of the course start.
Welcome to the whānau!
You're all set to begin your learning journey and join a community of like-minded, lifelong learners.
FEES & START DATES
Let’s get started!
Domestic Student Fees:
This micro-credential is fully funded for people newly employed in a Health Coach role as part of the national Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction (IPMHA) programme
International Student Fees:
Not available.
Available course start dates and session times:
- 02 Nov 2026
Registrations close 1 week before the start date.
Spots are limited - complete your application early to secure your place.
Each intake is delivered over 25 weeks.
