Te Pou is a not-for-profit, national workforce development center in New Zealand that focuses on improving the lives of individuals with mental health, addiction, and disability needs. As a connector, supporter, and mentor, Te Pou brings together the people working with these individuals, known as tāngata whai ora, tāngata whaikaha, and their whānau, and provides them with knowledge, resources, training, and information. Te Pou is staunchly evidence-based, using data and evidence to inform and re-inform the workforce, improving their practice and the outcomes for those using mental health, addiction, and disability services.

The brand's name, Te Pou, symbolizes its role as a pillar of support and mentorship. Te Pou works in collaboration with other health workforce development centers and is funded through Ministry of Health contracts. It is part of the Wise Group, which provides business management services.

Overall, Te Pou is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and achieving equitable health outcomes, while also respecting Māori worldviews and perspectives as identified in Te Tiriti o Waitangi