Wellbeing Support
Your wellbeing matters.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need someone to talk to, or just want to explore ways to stay healthy and balanced, we’re here to help, find us on your campus, or connect with us today.
📞 03 539 5068
💻 wellbeing@nmit.ac.nz
Need support? We’ve got you.
Mental health and counselling
Feeling stressed, anxious, or struggling with something? Our free, confidential counselling support services are here for you.
Peer and pastoral support
Sometimes, talking to someone who gets it makes all the difference. Our student mentors and pastoral care team are here to chat and offer guidance in one-to-one or group sessions in person, by text, phone, email or MS Teams.
Health services
Stay on top of your health, access services, and book appointments.
Personal support to build your future
Need help with scholarships, budgeting, or planning your next steps? We’re here to guide you with:
✅ Scholarship applications | Find and apply for funding opportunities
✅ Budgeting and financial support | Manage your money with confidence
✅ Career & study guidance | Plan your pathway to future work or further study
📱 Chat with us today – we're here to help!
Immediate Support
1737(external link)Call or text 1737 for a friendly chat. |
Lifeline(external link)Call 0800 543 354 or text 4357. |
Anxiety NZ(external link)Call 0800 269 438 for anxiety support. |
Helpful Tools & Services
Aunty Dee(external link)A free problem-solving tool. |
Mental Wealth(external link)Tips for mental wellbeing. |
Mindful Communications(external link)Free mindfulness guides. |
More Info & Resources
Te Pae Ora(external link)Wellbeing tips for ākonga. |
Te Whare Tapa Whā(external link)A Māori model of wellbeing. |
You matter. If you need support, reach out today.
Meet your team
Hayley Pouanga
Social Worker
Kia ora koutou, I am Hayley, a Social Worker at NMIT. My role is to provide support and advocacy to ākonga who may be facing challenges or experiencing difficulties. I work closely with students to ensure they have the necessary resources and support to thrive in their studies and personal lives.
Caroline Latu
Social Worker
Mālō e lelei, Kia ora and warm Pacific greetings. I’m Caro, a proud Tongan born and raised in South Auckland. I believe wellbeing is paramount to success in both studies and home life.
Saskia Walsh
Youth Worker
Kia ora. I am lucky to work along our young people at NMIT as the Kaihāpai Rangatahi (Youth Worker). My focus is on supporting our rangatahi with anything "wellness".
We are here to support you in being successful in your studies and having a great student experience. Our Wellbeing Support Team offers a friendly, confidential ear around anything that concerns you.
We can help you with access to FREE counselling to help you work through difficulties you may be facing and offer referrals to community and government agencies. You will find the Wellbeing Support Team in the Library Learning Centre, online and available in classes to connect with when you need.
We can support students to:
· Engage in counselling through several free options
· Support referrals for external providers (Vitae, OCP)
· Manage stress, anxiousness, or worries
· Address pastoral care, mental health, and wellbeing needs
· Manage budgets and finance
· Handle culture shock and homesickness
We talk with students online and on the Nelson, Richmond, Marlborough and Woodbourne campuses. We support students in one-to-one or group sessions in person, by text, phone, email or MS Teams.
We’ll attend orientation events and visit classrooms to discuss and share wellbeing strategies.
As required, we refer students to: Māori Support, Accessibility Support, Learning Support, and SANITI
