Te Rangimaria Warbrick

Originally from Palmerston North, my whānau and I have lived in the Bay of Plenty for the past 20 years. During this time, I have held key roles across NGOs, iwi-based hauora services, and kaupapa Māori tertiary education.

My experience spans roles such as AoD Practitioner, AoD Educator, Clinical Team Leader at Tūhoe Hauora, and Kaiako for the Kaitiakitanga: Postgraduate Diploma in Bicultural Professional Supervision at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. More recently, I have been the Programme Lead for the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Mental Health and Addiction Counselling at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. 

My master’s research focused on Māori models of practice in addiction counselling and rehabilitation. More recently, I have been involved in developing kaupapa Māori self-care tools for Māori supervisors in the helping professions. I also designed the course content and aromatawai for Pourewa Oranga Hinengaro, a programme that integrates clinical and cultural imperatives to enhance the professional development of kaimahi in the addictions field across both kaupapa Māori and mainstream services. 

I am currently undertaking doctoral research exploring the significance of mauri ora as an outcome for whānau affected by addiction and how it may contribute to whānau healing and well-being. 

Teaching/Research Topics:

Mauri ora and healing from addiction 

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Te Rangimaria Warbrick

Senior Lecturer – Mental Health and Counselling

Qualifications: MPhil

Iwi: Ngāti Rangitithi me Rangitane