IPMHA HIP trainer candidate guide

This guide outlines the process to become an endorsed trainer of health improvement practitioners (HIPs) as part of the Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction (IPMHA) programme in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Pou, contracted by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, delivers workforce development training to support the IPMHA programme. This includes training for HIPs, support workers and the development of HIP trainers.

The HIP trainer candidate pathway is adapted from the Primary Care Behavioural Health (PCBH) model, developed by Mountainview Consulting, and tailored for the Aotearoa New Zealand context. It incorporates adult learning principles and aligns with the Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika framework, which describes the values, attitudes, knowledge, and skills required for working effectively alongside tāngata whai ora and whānau experiencing addiction and/or mental health challenges.

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