Working to support the infant, child and adolescent mental health and addiction workforce.

Whāraurau is the national centre for workforce development for the infant, child, and adolescent mental health and addictions sector. Our work is evidence-based, and informed by national and international subject matter experts, including clinical, cultural and youth-lived experience.  

Our Whakatauki
Te piko o te māhuri – tērā te tupu o te rākau.
The way in which the young sapling is nurtured (shaped), determines how the tree will grow.


Our offices will be closed from 18 December 2025 until 7 January 2026.

We look forward to supporting you in the new year.

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Whārarau is part of the Wise Group whānau of entities. Governed by the Wise Charitable Trust, the Wise Group is one of New Zealand’s largest non-government organisations providing mental health, addiction, and wellbeing services across Aotearoa.

The Wise Group is governed by the Wise Charitable Trust.

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