These researchers followed 2 cohorts of secondary school students from 5 schools enrolled in an Incubator Programme set up to encourage Indigenous (Māori) and Pacific students to consider a career in health. The students were surveyed before and after participating in the Incubator Programme, in an attempt to understand what influences Māori and Pacific students in New Zealand to choose nursing as a health career. Nursing was the most common career choice out of all possible career options. The survey responses indicated that the programme broadened and confirmed available career options. The students described various influences on career choices, including personal experience, exposure to the media, careers advisors and teachers.
