Building a Practice-Ready Workforce
IPMHA Health Coach Training
The Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction (IPMHA) model is transforming healthcare. This training has been co-designed by PREKURE and Collaborative Aotearoa to deliver professional, culturally responsive coaches who are practice-ready from week one.
The Context
Supporting Primary Care Evolution
Primary care continues to evolve as it manages an increasing volume of chronic conditions and mental health needs. Health Coaches play a vital role in this environment, supporting clinical teams to deliver proactive, person-centred care.
The PREKURE x Collaborative Aotearoa IPMHA Model integrates evidence-based training with practical workplace application. We prepare coaches to be technically skilled, culturally safe, and ready to contribute effectively within a busy general practice team.
Programme Details
How the Training Works
Part-time over 6 months
Flexible learning that fits around clinical work.
In-Clinic Mentorship
1:1 mentorship and assessment in your workplace.
Fully Funded
Training funded by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.
Now Taking Enrolments
IPMHA Live Workshop Timetable 2026
| Cohort | Start Date | Workshop Times | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cohort 1 | Tuesday 17th February 2026 | Click here | Enrolments are now closed |
| Cohort 2 | Tuesday 28th April 2026 | Click here | Enrolments Open |
| Cohort 3 | Wednesday 17th June 2026 | Click here | Enrolments Open |
| Cohort 4 | Monday 3rd August 2026 | Coming soon | Coming Soon |
| Cohort 5 | Monday 14th September 2026 | Coming soon | Coming Soon |
| Cohort 6 | Monday 2nd November 2026 | Coming soon | Coming Soon |
*Dates are subject to change, limited spaces available.
Although you will be assigned to a cohort, new Health Coaches can start training from day 1 of employment (online coursework & live coaching practice sessions).
Effective Health Coaches Are
What Makes Great Coaching
Safe & Accountable
Coaches understand exactly where their role begins and ends to keep patients and themselves safe.
Deeply Integrated
Trained to function effectively within multidisciplinary teams from day one.
Technically Proficient
Highly skilled in the science of behaviour change to deliver evidence-based interventions.
Culturally Grounded
Delivering care that fosters genuine health and hauora equity for all.
Eligibility
Is This Training Right for Your Team?
This training programme is fully funded by Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.
To be eligible for a funded place, the trainee must:
- Be employed as a Health Coach funded by an IPMHA contract
- Be newly employed in the role (or have not previously received national training)
Ready to Get Started?
Visit the PREKURE website to download the prospectus, learn more about the curriculum, or enrol your team in the next cohort.