Working at Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust

On this page you can find stories from staff members at the Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust, Allied Health Career University entrance requirements and Registered Nurse University entrance requirements, and ways in which we can support you as a staff member!

Physiotherapist – Lizzie

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Support Worker – Meet the team!

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Allied Health Career University Entrance Requirements

University Entrance

For all degrees you will need to achieve NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance. Some courses will have additional specific requirements and subjects you should take We have provided some examples of various university’s entrance requirements. Please note these may vary slightly from University to University.

Achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3 by gaining:

NCEA Level 3, and
14 credits at Level 3 in each of three subjects from the approved list.

You must also meet literacy and numeracy requirements:

Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above in standards from the specified list, with at least 5 credits in Reading and 5 credits in Writing
Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above (can be achieved through a range of standards).

More information about the requirements for University Entrance is available on the NZQA website.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago

Academic Requirements:

To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3

AND

You first need to complete Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)

There are no subject requirements for entry into Health Sciences First Year (HSFY). However, it is strongly recommended you take Chemistry, Physics and Calculus to NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent), and if possible, also take an English-rich subject.

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the Otago Polytechnic

Academic Requirements for entry to study:

To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3 including:

14 credits at Level 3 or above in each of three NZQA approved university entrance subjects, and
10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and
10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
- specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR
- package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required)

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall IELTS 6.5 (academic, no band score lower than 6.5) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS or OET (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students)

Bachelor of Social Work at the Otago University

Academic Requirements for entry to study:

You will initially enrol in the Social Work Pre-Professional programme for your first and second years of study. The Social Work Pre-Professional programme is subject to the same general entry requirements as general bachelor’s degrees at Otago which is

To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3

Bachelor of Speech Language Therapy at Massey University

Academic Requirements for entry to study:

To be eligible for admission you must achieve the University Entrance standard through NCEA Level 3

AND

you will be selected into the qualification based on a selection process that will include:

a written application
criminal record check
interview
referee checks.

You will need to provide the following documents:

personal supporting statement
CV
confidential school (if still at school) or other tertiary institution report
verified copies of academic records for study other than at Massey.

Bachelor of Clinical Psychology at Auckland University

You will first need to study either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology.

Academic Requirements for entry to study:

NCEA Level 3
Three approved subjects
- 14 credits per approved subject at Level 3
Literacy requirement
- 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing
Numeracy requirement
- 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of achievement standards in a range of subjects; or all three numeracy unit standards 26623, 26626 and 26627

Once you have your undergraduate degree you can apply for entrance to the post graduate Clinical Psychology Programme

Registered Nurse University Entrance Requirements

Bachelor of Nursing Ara Christchurch

Academic Requirements for entry to study:

New Zealand University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 which must include:

14 credits at Level 3 in each of:
English or an *approved literacy subject
Biology or physical education or chemistry
One other subject from the list of approved subjects*
Numeracy** 10 credits at Level 1 or above comprised of co-requisite unit standard (US32406) or te pāngarau unit standard (US32412) or achievement standards

Meet some of our people

Uara – Our Values

Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust’s values are the heart of our collective ethos, how we operate, share and communicate. The uara of Manaakitaka, Kauanuanutia, Kotahitaka, Tika me te Pono, have been chosen to reflect our journey and the relationships we have with Mana Whenua and Tangata Whenua.

Manaakitaka – We care; we work with empathy and compassion

Kauanuanutia – We are respectful; we value and appreciate the people and environment we work within

Kotahitaka – We are inclusive; we work as a team encouraging collaboration

Tika me te Pono – We do it right; we include knowledge, education, and communication to support us in our work

In support of our people we offer:

Competitive remuneration
Work/life balance through flexible working arrangements
5 Weeks leave after 5 years of service
Long service leave
Learning and Development embracing professional development, in-service training, webinars, conferences, forums, seminars and an on-line learning platform covering a wide array of professional development opportunities
Comprehensive induction and orientation programmes
A wellbeing programme that includes:
- Staff discounts
- An Organisational Counselling Programme (OCP)
- The Trust is:
  - A CareWise Certified employer
  - Accredited as a breastfeeding friendly workplace through CanBreastFeed Canterbury
  - A member of the Safe Spaces Alliance and has taken the Pride Pledge
A welcoming work environment that focuses on:
- Our kiritaki/clients, their families and whānau
- Friendly and professional staff
- Teamwork
An interdisciplinary team of clinicians who are experts in their field
Strong leadership
A commitment to:
- Mana Whenua
- Tangata Whenua
- Tangata Moana

An annual scholarship Mana Tangata- Prestige of the People, for final year Māori and Pacific Physiotherapy students studying at Ōtākou Whakaihu Wakathe/University of Otago with an interest in Brain Injury. Click here to learn more about some of our scholarship recipients

A commitment to diversity and inclusion including but not limited to
- Disabled
- Neurodiverse and
- Rainbow People

Kia uru Kahikatea te tū!

Collaborative effort is essential to growth, survival and success!

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