Health improvement practitioner (HIP) trainer nomination

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Overview

The HIP trainer candidate pathway provides candidates with the opportunity to facilitate all components of the HIP training programme and develop their skills through structured, practice-based learning. It involves up to 30 days of HIP programme delivery over six months, or an alternatively agreed timeframe, supported by coaching and mentoring from a HIP master trainer.

Participation is confirmed by Te Pou in partnership with regional spokes and employers, with priority given to regions with the greatest workforce need.

Eligibility

To be considered as a HIP trainer candidate, nominees must:

hold a current professional registration and annual practicing certificate
have at least six months’ experience practicing as an endorsed HIP
be employed in a HIP or other IPMHA role eg. HIP lead or line manager
- full-time employment (1.0 FTE) is preferred, those working more than 0.5 FTE will be considered.

Nomination process

Trainer candidates are nominated by their employer, reflecting the organisation’s confidence in their ability to become a trainer and strengthen the HIP workforce.

A complete nomination includes:

1. Employer statement of support

This written statement affirms the nominee’s suitability for the trainer pathway by outlining:

how the nominee’s practice aligns with the HIP model
their capability and potential to support others’ learning and development
the organisation’s commitment to releasing and supporting the nominee to complete the training pathway
the organisation's commitment to releasing the trainer (once endorsed) to deliver the HIP training programme.

2. Nominee application

Before starting the written application, nominees should complete the Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika Real Skills self-assessments across all three levels: essential, enhanced, and leadership. The self-assessments are not submitted; they are a tool for reflecting on strengths and identifying areas for growth across the seven Real Skills, informing the written application.

for information and to request access, go to the Real Skills webpage.

The nominee application includes:

a written application describing their experience, strengths, and readiness for the trainer role including:
- a sound understanding of the HIP model
- engagement in population health initiatives such as group programmes, care pathway development, or early intervention strategies
- experience in adult learning contexts, including coaching, mentoring, supervision, facilitation or leadership experience
- application of the seven Real Skills in everyday practice, informed by the Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika self-assessment
- a commitment to ongoing professional development, including participation in cultural training, adult education, or facilitation opportunities, and reflections on key Real Skills to be developed in preparation for the trainer role
A self-assessment of the HIP trainer core competencies can be found in the HIP trainer candidate guide.

How to nominate

The employer or line manager completes and submits the HIP trainer nomination form below.

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Meets eligibility criteria:

current professional registration

current annual practising certificate

at least six months’ experience practising as an endorsed HIP

employed in a HIP, advanced HIP, or other IPMHA role such as HIP lead or line manager

Full-time employment (1.0 FTE) is preferred, those working more than 0.5 FTE will be considered.

Name of person nominating HIP

Email of person nominating HIP

Nominee first name

Nominee last name

Nominee email

Nominee contact number

Nominee role

Nominee FTE

If full-time, put 1.0. If less than full time, please put their FTE.

Nominee organisation

Nominee organisation's email

Line manager first name

Line manager last name

Line manager email

Line manager contact number

Profession

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Primary registration body

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Registration status

Registration number

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