Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 1
2 Proposed Qualifications Landscape ................................................................ 2
3 Draft Mātauranga Māori Qualifications Map .................................................. 3
4 Further considerations and stakeholder feedback .......................................... 4
4.1 Consultation seeking Stakeholder feedback ......................................................................... 4
5 Consultation Questions .................................................................................. 4
Māori Public Health Qualifications ............................................................................................. 6
Tiaki Kuia, Koroua Qualifications ................................................................................................ 6
Social Services Māori Qualifications ........................................................................................... 6
Disabilities Qualifications ............................................................................................................ 6
Whānau Ora Qualifications ........................................................................................................ 7
Overall impressions ..................................................................................................................... 7
Appendix A – draft qualification documents .......................................................... 8
1 Qualification details – Māori Public Health (Level 3) ........................................................... 8
2 Qualification details – Māori Public Health (Level 4) ......................................................... 10
3 Qualification details – Māori Public Health (Level 6) ......................................................... 12
4 Qualification details – Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 3) ............................................................ 14
5 Qualification details – Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 5) ............................................................ 16
6 Qualification details – Social Services Māori (Level 4) ....................................................... 18
7 Qualification details – Social Services Māori (Level 5) ....................................................... 21
8 Qualification details – Disabilities (Māori) (Level 4) .......................................................... 24
9 Qualification details – Whānau Ora (Level 4) .................................................................... 27
10 Qualification details – Whānau Ora (Level 5) .................................................................... 29
Appendix B – Kōrero whakamārama – Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora qualifications ............................................................................. 32
Māori Public Health .................................................................................................................. 32
Tiaki Kuia, Koroua ..................................................................................................................... 32
Social Services Māori ................................................................................................................ 33
Disabilities (Māori) .................................................................................................................... 33
Whānau Ora .............................................................................................................................. 33
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The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) is currently overseeing the Mandatory
Review of Qualifications, a review of all level 1 to 6 qualifications on the New Zealand
Qualifications Framework (NZQF). The review aims to reduce the duplication and proliferation of qualifications; to ensure the qualifications meet the overall needs of the particular sector and are useful, relevant and fit for purpose; and meet the new requirements for listing qualifications on the NZQF.
The review of Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora is being co-lead by
NZQA’s Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) and the Ministry of Health.
Following consultation on the draft landscape of Health and Disabilities, Social Services and
Whānau Ora qualifications, which closed 29 August 2013, the Governance Group considered the feedback and provided a brief for working groups to guide the development of a proposed suite of qualifications.
Working groups were convened in late September and early November to start the qualification development process, preparing the strategic purpose statement and outcome statements for the proposed qualifications.
These draft qualifications are now available for consultation. The Health and Disabilities, Social
Services and Whānau Ora qualifications review invites feedback on the proposed suite of qualifications.
Full details of the draft qualifications are available in Appendix A .
If endorsed by this consultation, these draft qualifications, or a revised set depending on the nature of feedback received, will be submitted to NZQA Quality Assurance for ‘approval to
develop a qualification’ with the intention that they will eventually replace the qualifications listed in this cluster of Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora related qualifications levels 1 - 6 on the NZ Qualifications Framework.
Further qualification development work will be undertaken in stage two of the review process, with a particular focus on refining the draft qualifications and including specifications and conditions relating to the qualifications and graduate profile outcomes.
Further information about the Mandatory Review of Health and Disabilities, Social Services and
Whānau Ora Qualifications, including draft needs analysis report, a list of all qualifications included in the review, membership of the Governance Group, the Review Plan, and previous consultation documents, can be found on the Health and Disabilities, Social Services and
Whānau Ora webpage.
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The Review proposes a suite of 10 new Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora qualifications – six certificates and four diplomas.
The new qualifications are designed to
 recognise generalist Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora skills and knowledge and also specialist areas,
 be achievable in different contexts, and
 enable graduates to pursue the intended educational and employment outcomes.
Further development and consistency work will occur following the application for ‘approval to develop’, to refine the graduate profile outcomes, clarify conditions and other requirements applicable for each qualification, and ensure consistency across the suite of Health and
Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora qualifications.
The proposed qualifications map is contained on the following page.
The proposed
Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora
Qualifications are available in Appendix A
Consultation closes midday Monday 6 January 2014
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The scope of this review precludes consideration of qualifications above level 6; however the proposed qualifications indicate education pathways onto further study.
4.1 Consultation seeking Stakeholder feedback
We are now seeking feedback from the sector, learners, communities, whānau, hapū, iwi, providers and other interested parties on the proposed draft qualifications. All feedback will contribute to the refinement of the suite of Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau
Ora qualifications proposed for further development and for submission for ‘Application for
approval to develop’.
Please consider the draft qualifications available in Appendix A and provide feedback by either
completing the online survey , or directly e-mailing your comments to
Hauora.Qualifications@nzqa.govt.nz
Capturing the intended purpose, graduate profile and pathway outcomes for each qualification, and confirming the need, is important at this first stage. Further work focusing on the detail of each outcome and the credits associated will be completed later.
IMPORTANT NOTE
All new qualifications are New Zealand qualifications and the graduate outcomes have been written in a way that allows for achievement in different contexts.
This has been done to give education providers maximum flexibility in adapting existing programmes of study or developing new programmes of study leading to the qualification.
An education provider’s point of difference and specialisation will now exist at the programme level (not the qualification level).
Please read these draft outcomes with this in mind and address the qualification outcomes in your feedback.
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The purpose of this consultation is to gather information and stakeholder feedback about the draft
Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora qualifications to ensure they best meet learner, sector, communities, whānau, hapū, iwi, and providers’ needs before moving to the next stage of the development process.
Please visit the Health and Disabilities, Social Services and Whānau Ora qualifications webpage to provide your response.
Consultation closes at midday on Monday 6 January 2014.
Note: the following is for guidance only, the survey is available online. Please visit the online survey to provide your response.
1 Please provide your contact details.
Name Employer
Position Email
2 Please indicate the stakeholder group you most closely relate to:
Industries
Polytechnic or Institute of Technology (ITP)
Whānau/Hapū/Iwi
Private Training Establishment (PTE)
Wānanga
A secondary school or other educational organisation
Community group
Student/individual
Other (please specify)
The following questions are about specific qualifications, followed by your overall impressions.
You may choose to provide feedback by responding to all or some of the questions.
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Māori Public Health Qualifications
1 Referring to the draft qualifications document, how strongly do you agree or disagree that the following proposed qualifications adequately address the needs of Health and Disabilities,
Social Services and Whānau Ora learners, industries, communities, whānau, hapū, iwi, and providers?
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health (Level 3) 60 credits
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health (Level 4) 60 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6) 120 credits
2 What could be done to improve any or all of the above qualifications?
3 Please provide any further comments you have about these proposed qualifications.
Tiaki Kuia, Koroua Qualifications
1 Referring to the draft qualifications document, how strongly do you agree or disagree that the following proposed qualifications adequately address the needs of learners, industries, communities, whānau, hapū and iwi?
New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 3) 60 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 5) 120 credits
2 What could be done to improve any or all of the above qualifications?
3 Please provide any further comments you have about these proposed qualifications.
Social Services Māori Qualifications
1 Referring to the draft qualifications document, how strongly do you agree or disagree that the following proposed qualifications adequately address the needs of learners, industries, communities, whānau, hapū and iwi?
New Zealand Certificate in Social Services Māori (Level 4) 120 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services Māori (Level 5) 120 credits
2 What could be done to improve any or all of the above qualifications?
3 Please provide any further comments you have about these proposed qualifications.
Disabilities Qualifications
1 Referring to the draft qualifications document, how strongly do you agree or disagree that the following proposed qualifications adequately address the needs of learners, industries, communities, whānau, hapū and iwi?
New Zealand Certificate in Disabilities (Māori) (Level 4) 60 credits
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2 What could be done to improve any or all of the above qualifications?
3 Please provide any further comments you have about these proposed qualifications.
Whānau Ora Qualifications
1 Referring to the draft qualifications document, how strongly do you agree or disagree that the following proposed qualifications adequately address the needs of learners, industries, communities, whānau, hapū and iwi?
New Zealand Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 4) 120 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5) 120 credits
2 What could be done to improve any or all of the above qualifications?
3 Please provide any further comments you have about these proposed qualifications.
Overall impressions
1 How strongly do you agree or disagree that the proposed suite of Health and Disabilities, Social
Services and Whānau Ora qualifications adequately addresses the needs of learners preparing for a career or further study in the area(s) of Health and Disabilities, Social Services and
Whānau Ora?
2 Please provide any overall comments you have about the proposed suite of qualifications?
3 Please provide any further comments you would like to make about the Health and Disabilities,
Social Services and Whānau Ora Qualifications Review?
Thank you for your time in completing this survey for us.
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Title
Qualification details – Māori Public Health (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
3
DAS classification
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
Qualification type Certificate
Credits 60
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
Mmmm YYYY
Dd Mmmm YYYY
This qualification is intended for those working in Māori communities who have some knowledge of Te Ao Māori, who wish to broaden their scope of practice by gaining a formal introductory level Māori Public Health qualification.
The purpose of the qualification is to build upon the knowledge and skills associated with healthcare practice in New Zealand by providing further skills and knowledge associated with delivering an effective Māori centered model for healthcare.
Graduates of this qualification will develop the skills and knowledge that will develop their ability to effectively identify, address, educate and promote issues that related specifically to
Māori public health.
Definition:
Māori Public Health is about placing Iwi Māori at the forefront of our thinking and planning. Awareness will be raised about the
Māori health disparities that exist and then consider how these disparities are to be addressed
Public Health recognises the efforts made by the New Zealand
Government to improve healthcare for all New Zealanders. In this context we can identify the approaches employed to reduce
Māori health disparities and advocate for further resource and support to improve Māori health as tangata whenua
Primary Care for Māori should:
Focus on enhancing the skills and knowledge of the Primary healthcare workforce to ensure Māori communities are engaged effectively and fully able to utilise the New Zealand health services.
Graduates will be able to:
Whanaungatanga (10 credits)
 Develop communication skills to foster whanaungatanga in a healthcare context.
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway
Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori (10 credits)
 Use basic reo Māori appropriately when engaging with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Te Pono me te Tika (10 credits)
 Explain key historical events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence 1835 and the Treaty of
Waitangi 1840.
 Identify and explain the purpose of key public health legislation in New Zealand.
Pūkengatanga (10 credits)
 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of health literacy and numeracy and explain its impact in a health setting.
Tino Rangatiratanga (20 credits)
 Understand and explain a kaupapa Māori approach to health service delivery, health promotion, and public health models of practice.
Graduates of this qualification may undertake study towards:
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Youth Development (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Peer Support (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Employment Support (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Child Health (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Community Development (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Wellbeing/Oranga (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Rehabilitation and Habilitation (Level
4)
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Level 4)
Graduates of this certificate could potentially secure roles as:
Māori Health Promoter
Māori Health Facilitator
Māori Health Programme Developer
Māori Health Community Liaison
Māori Health Advocate
The qualification provides a pathway for those who want to improve the health of Māori communities. Graduates of this qualification will:
 Support the development of Māori public health practice based on kaupapa Māori priorities and practices.
 Raise awareness of Māori public health and reinforce the need to care our whakapapa and the future aspirations of
Whānau Māori.
He aha te mea nui o te Ao?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
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Title
Qualification details – Māori Public Health (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
4
DAS classification
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
Qualification type Certificate
Credits 60
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
Mmmm YYYY
Dd Mmmm YYYY
This qualification is intended for those working in Māori communities, who have some knowledge of Te Ao Māori, who wish to broaden their scope of practice by gaining a formal introductory level Māori Public Health qualification.
The purpose of the qualification is to build upon the knowledge and skills associated with healthcare practice in New Zealand by providing further skills and knowledge associated with delivering an effective M āori centred model of healthcare.
Graduates of this qualification will develop the skills and knowledge that will develop their ability to effectively identify, address, educate and promote issues that relate specifically to
Māori public health.
Definition;
Māori Public Health is about placing Iwi Māori at the forefront of our thinking and planning. Awareness will be raised about the
Māori health disparities that exist and then consider how these disparities are to be addressed.
Public Health recognises the efforts made by the New Zealand
Government to improve healthcare for all New Zealanders. In this context we can identify the approaches employed to reduce
Māori health disparities and advocate for further resource and support to improve Māori health as tangata whenua.
Primary Care for Māori should:
Focus on enhancing the skills and knowledge of the Primary healthcare workforce to ensure Māori communities are engaged effectively and fully able to utilise the New Zealand health services.
Graduates will be able to:
Whanaungatanga (10 credits)
 Apply effective communication skills and strategies to foster whanaungatanga in a healthcare context.
Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori (10 credits)
 Use te reo Māori appropriately in a range of settings when engaging with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
 Explain the determinants of health from a Māori perspective.
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway
Te Pono me te Tika (10 credits)
 Identify the impact of public health policy and legislation on
Māori health.
 Discuss equity and social justice in the context of Māori health disparities.
Pūkengatanga (10 credits)
 Explain the significance of Māori health disparities.
 Identify and describe effective Māori public health models.
Tino Rangatiratanga (20 credits)
 Develop a kaupapa Māori health promotion model.
 Develop a health needs assessment from a Māori perspective
Graduates of this qualification may undertake study towards;
New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Youth Development (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kaumatua (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services Intervention Crisis
(Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Public Health and Promotion (Level
5)
New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Advocacy (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Addiction Services (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Sensory Therapy - Level 5
New Zealand Certificate in Assessment and Coordination
(Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in the Management of Residential Care
Facilities - Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
Graduates of this certificate potentially secure roles as;
 Māori Research Assistant
 Junior Analyst Māori Health
 Māori Health Adviser
 Māori Health Environmental Assistant

Customs Officer
This qualification provides a pathway for those who want to work effec tively in Māori communities. Graduates of this qualification will:
 Support the development of Māori public health practice based on kaupapa Māori principles.

Raise awareness of Māori public health and reinforce the need to care for our whakapapa and the future aspirations of Whānau Māori.
He aha te mea nui o te Ao?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
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Title
Qualification details – Māori Public Health (Level 6)
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
6
DAS classification
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
Qualification type Diploma
Credits 120
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
Mmmm YYYY
Dd Mmmm YYYY
This qualification is intended for those who have advanced knowledge in Te Ao Māori and extensive experience working with Māori communities who are seeking a specialised Māori
Public Health qualification.
The purpose of the qualification is for graduates to integrate the
Mātauranga Māori the skills and knowledge they have learnt and apply them to solutions that will significantly improve the health outcomes of Māori communities.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to lead decision-making in
Māori Public Health contexts.
Definition
Māori Public Health is about placing Iwi Māori at the forefront of our thinking and planning. Awareness will be raised about the
Māori health disparities that exist and then consider how these disparities are to be addressed.
Public Health recognises the efforts made by the New Zealand
Government to improve healthcare for all New Zealanders. In this context we can identify the approaches employed to reduce
Māori health disparities and advocate for further resource and support to i mprove Māori health as tangata whenua.
Primary Care for Māori should:
Focus on enhancing the skills and knowledge of the Primary healthcare workforce to ensure Māori communities are engaged effectively and fully able to utilise the New Zealand health services.
Graduates will be able to:
Whanaungatanga (20 credits)

Develop and apply comprehensive communication and relationship-management strategies that are consistent with values and tikanga important to Māori communities.
Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori (20 credits)
 Integrate te reo Māori and tikanga practices in a range of settings when engaging with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
 Explain and apply cultural brokerage to support Māori
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway public health.
Pūkengatanga (25 credits)
 Demonstrate an understanding of programme logic, outcomes evaluation, and results based accountability and their relevance to Māori public health.
 Analyse and assess statistics, trends and projections in relation to Māori public health.
Kotahitanga (30 credits)

Develop and i mplement Māori community action research.
 Analyse and explain the risk related behaviours currently demonstrated by Māori communities.
Tino Rangatiratanga (25 credits)
 Describe how the development of a Māori public health workforce improves the health of Māori communities.
Graduates of this qualification may undertake study towards:
Bachelor of Aged Care
Bachelor of Māori Public Health
Bachelor of Counselling
Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development
Bachelor of Addiction Services
Bachelor of Human Services/Disability
Bachelor of Social and Community Work
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Radiography
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Graduates of this qualification could potentially secure roles as:
Māori Public Health Manager
Māori Manager in Planning and Funding
Contract Manager
Senior Adviser
Public Health Researcher
Senior Analyst
Senior Manager
The qualification provides a pathway for those who want to specia lise in the area of Māori Public health:
 Support the development of Māori public health practice based on kaupapa Māori principles.
 Raise awareness of Māori public health and reinforce the need to care for our whakapapa and the future aspirations of Whānau Māori.
He aha te mea nui o te Ao?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata!
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Title
Qualification details – Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
3
DAS classification
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
Qualification type Certificate
Credits 60
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
Mmmm YYYY
Dd Mmmm YYYY
This qualification is intended for Māori and people working with
Māori to gain skills, knowledge and attributes to work with kuia and koroua in residential facilities, hapū or home settings.
Graduates will work under supervision, and meet all legal requirements to work in aged care services ensuring the mana, mauri and wairua of kuia and koroua is strengthened.
Whānau, hapū and hāpori Māori will benefit from graduates who work in accordance with tikanga and kawa.
Graduates will be able to apply the following essential skills and processes relevant to tiaki kuia, koroua:
Whanaungatanga (24 credits)

W ork with whānau, hapū and other professionals to develop and implement an Individual Health Care Plan/Whānau Ora
Plan and whakapapa/whānau profile for kuia and koroua.

Develop communication skills to foster whanaungatanga and engage whānau in providing care for kuia and koroua.

U se basic reo Māori appropriately when engaging with whanau, hapu, iwi, and h āpori Māori.
Kaitiakitanga : (24 credits)
 Provide quality of care for kuia and koroua (under supervision) for independent living.

Develop and facilitate social and recreational programmes for kuia and koroua.

Liaise with health and welfare services for the well-being of kuia and koroua.
 Recognise and make referrals on personal health, personal care, chain of infections, infection control, personal protective equipment, bathing, oral hygiene, care of nails and feet, bed bathing for kuia and koroua.

Demonstrate techniques for safer handling of patients and mobility.

Apply basic first aid.
Te Pono me Te Tika (6 credits)

provide evidence of active participation in work place supervision
Tino Rangatiratanga (6 credits)

Accurately carry out record keeping and have excellent
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Education pathway communication skills.
This qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to improve or further develop their skills and knowledge in tiaki kuia, koroua.
Graduates may progress to the following qualifications:

New Zealand Certificate in Hauora: Elderly Health (Level 5)
 New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 5)

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
 New Zealand Māori Public Health (Level 6)

New Zealand Diploma in Disability Practice (Level 6)

New Zealand Diploma in the Management of Residential care facilities including: aged, children, disability, forensic, hospice, Māori, mental health and addiction, youth, services
(Level 6)
Employment pathway Graduates of this certificate will have the skills and knowledge to act effectively in a range of kaitiaki roles, both Māori and non-
Māori including:
Residential faciliti es, Kaumātua trusts, NGO’s, Hauora Services,
Marae based services, Whānau support services, Iwi health and social services, Māori GP services, Hospice, Respite Care,
Cultural Advisor, Hospital Support Services, Home Care and
Support Services.
Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway
Graduate of this qualification will advance and tiaki kuia, koroua based on kaupapa Māori principles to meet the aspirations of whānau and a wide range of community and cultural organisations including but not limited to:
Māori Women’s Welfare League, Hapū residential facilities,
Māori church residential facilities (Presbyterian, Anglican,
Catholic), Māori Provider and Iwi Hauora Services, cultural
Advisor, Hospital Support Services.
For inclusion in the programme documentation either as a pre-requisition, entry criteria or must be awarded within the timeline of the programme, but separate to this qualification.
 First Aid and CPR.
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Title
Qualification details – Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
5
DAS classification
Qualification developer
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
Qualification type Diploma
Credits 120
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
Mmmm YYYY
Dd Mmmm YYYY
This qualification is intended for Māori and people working with
Māori as Caregivers to develop specialised skills in a matauranga Māori context to work with kuia and koroua in residential, hapu or home settings.
Graduates will work under supervision, meet all legal requirements to work in aged care services ensuring the mana, mauri and wairua of kuia and koroua is strengthened.
Whānau, hapu, and hapori Māori will benefit from graduates who work in accordance with tikanga, kawa and tino rangatiratanga.
Graduates will be able to apply the following essential skills and processes to tiaki kuia and koroua:
Whanaungatanga (30 credits)
 Demonstrate an understanding of whakamōmori, pouritanga, āwangawanga, wairua as the physical and mental process of ageing.
 Apply effective communication skills and strategies to foster whanaungatanga.
 Use te reo Māori appropriately in a range of settings when engaging with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Kotahitanga (30 credits)
 Demonstrate an understanding of the high care needs of residential or home-based kuia and koroua and assist with activities of daily living.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of short term care for kuia and koroua in residential facilities as they recover from fractures, acute illness or surgery.

Demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of long-life care needs of birth defects, childhood injuries and diseases caused by disabilities and mental impairment.
Te Pono me Te Tika (30 credits)
 Demonstrate understanding of the impact of statutory
Acts and Regulations, and institutional policy requirements on practice in the care of kuia and koroua.
(Includes but not limited to: Regulations (Health And Safety in Employment Act 1992, Privacy Act 1993, Mental Health
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway
(Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Act 1992), home and community support sector standards, Health And
Disability Services (Safety) Standards Notice 2008).
Pūkengatanga (15 credits)

Write comprehensive assessments and case notes to demonstrate case management.

Provide on-going personal care to ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of kuia and koroua.
Tino Rangatiratanga (15 credits)
 Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a semiprofessional with whānau, general practitioner, specialists, and community support services in a home and residential care setting.
 D esign a whānau ora care plan to incorporate: quality of life, nutrition, medication, future planning, safety in and around the home, pain management.
This qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to improve or further develop their skills and knowledge in tiaki kuia, koroua.
Graduates may progress to the following qualifications:

New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 6)
 New Zealand Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6)

New Zealand Diploma in Disability Practice (Level 6)
 New Zealand Diploma in the Management of Residential care facilities including: aged, children, disability, forensic, hospice, Māori, mental health and addiction, youth, services
(Level 6)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (with strands in Māori
Management) (Level 6)

Manu Taiko – Hoka Rangi (Kaupae 6).
Graduates of this certificate will have the skills and knowledge to act effectively in a range of kaitiaki roles, both Māori and non-
Māori including:
Residential facilities, Kaumatua trusts, NGO’s, Hauora Services,
Marae based services, Whānau support services, Iwi health and social services, Māori GP services, Hospice, Respite Care ,
Cultural Advisor, Hospital Support Services, Home Care and
Support Services.
Graduate of this qualification will advance and tiaki kuia, koroua based on kaupapa Māori principles to meet the aspirations of a wide range of community and cultural organisations including but not limited to - Māori Women’s Welfare League, Hapū residential facilities, Māori church residential facilities (Presbyterian,
Anglican, Catholic), Māori Provider and Iwi Hauora Services,
Cultural Advisor, Hospital Support Services.
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Title
Qualification details – Social Services Māori (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Social Services Māori
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
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Qualification type Certificate
Credits 120
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
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This qualification is intended for those interested in work in the area of human or social services, or those currently working in the area. It will provide marae, communities and the Social
Services sector with people who have applied skills in a mātauranga Māori social service context.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop an understanding of work in a range of social service settings.
Graduates of this qualification are able to reflect on their own whakapapa and the place of matauranga Māori in the application of transformative practice. They will have attained the skills and knowledge required to work at an introductory level of competency in social service agencies or organisations, and to contribute and advance the aspirations of their whānau, hapū, iwi, and/or community.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply the following essential skills and processes relevant to Social Services roles and responsibilities:
Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori (20 credits)
 Use te reo Māori appropriately in a range of settings when engaging with whānau, hapū, and iwi.
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Research own whakapapa to understand the importance and relevance of establishing links and connections in a social services context.
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Recognise the continuum of states of being such as
Kahupō, Pōrangi and Mauriora.
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Understand Te R eo me ngā tikanga Māori as catalysts for personal, economic and social development.
Whanaungatanga (20 credits)
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Apply effective communication skills and strategies to achieve whanaungatanga in a social services context.
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Build and maintain relationships that contribute to
Whānau Ora.
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Demonstrate understa nding of the whānau as a political unit in a social services context.
 Identify and describe the complexities of whānau Māori relationships.
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Demonstrate mana protecting and mana enhancing practices in working with those experiencing violence,
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Education pathway abuse, neglect, mental health and addiction 1 -related problems as well as their extended whānau, hapū, or iwi.
Te Tika me te Pono (40 credits)
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Engage in reflective practice in a social services context.
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Demonstrate basic academic writing and analytical skills.
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Develop an ethical framework for professional practice including exploring lore, law, legislation and regulation relevant to a social services context in Aotearoa.
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Describe the history and evolution of social work and community work in Aotearoa/New Zealand (including
Wātene Māori).
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Articulate an understanding of the articles of Te Tiriti o
Waitangi, the role of government and the main legislation relevant to social practice.
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Develop an understanding of bicultural and principled approaches to social services work.
Manaakitanga (20 credits)
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Interact in a socially and culturally responsible manner that expresses manaaki
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Promote self-care and understand the importance of tapu and noa processes and states.
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Use basic understanding of social practice responses in the Manaaki of those affected by violence, abuse, neglect, mental health and addiction.
Tino Rangatiratanga (20 credits)
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Explore own personal life journey in preparation for the critical self-reflection that is required for further study in social service practice.
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Explore models of leadership to inform decisions and choices.
 Develop an understanding of mātauranga Māori perspectives of Human Development across the life span and the roles responsibilities of “ages and stages”.
This is an introductory qualification that leads on to the
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services Māori (Level 5),
New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua,
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services (level 5),
New Zealand Certificate in Suicide Prevention (Level 5),
New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Addiction Studies Level 5,
New Zealand Certificate in Youth Development (Level 5)
Employment pathway Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work in formal and informal roles in the Social
Services sector, such as:
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Support workers,
 Peer support,
 Community health workers,
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Age Concern support,
 Volunteers that may lead to employment,
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Care-givers,
These roles may within government agencies, private and marae-based organisations.
1 Addiction is a generic term denoting substance misuse and problem gambling
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Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway
This qualification provides a pathway for those who want to work effectively in Māori communities. Graduates of this qualification will:
 Support and assist whānau, hapū iwi and hāpori to encourage whānau to make positive decisions and choices that would meet their social needs and future aspirations based on kaupapa Māori principles.
The Headings:
Te reo me ngā tikanga Māori:
Acknowledges te reo Māori as the primary vehicle for expressing and transmitting Māori knowledge, values, and tikanga. It also signifies the importance of tikanga Māori when interacting with Māori in a
Social Services context, and acknowledges that support of Māori includes knowledge of their identity, their kawa, and tikanga and practices associated with them.
Whanaungatanga:
Ensures the prominence of relationships being based on respect, integrity and understanding between the
Māori person, their whānau and those offering care and support in a Social Services context.
Te Tika me te Pono:
Ensures important aspects that relate to kawa and tikanga; legal obligations and compliance issues, systems and procedures, ethics, and acting in a way that is socially and culturally respons ible are adhered to. It also looks into how these tools can be utilised in the practice of the professional to achieve the best outcomes for whānau.
Manaakitanga:
Signifies as fundamental, the care of the Māori person, their whānau, hapū and iwi through the expression of mana-enhancing behaviors and practices within a Social Services context. It also identifies individual and whānau strengths, roles and responsibilities to empower Māori to achieve their dreams.
Rangatiratanga:
Empowerment and expression of world view that is distinctively and uniquely Māori when supporting Māori in a Social Services context.
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Qualification details – Social Services Māori (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services Māori
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Qualification type Diploma
Credits 120
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This qualification is intended for those who have completed the
Level 4 qualification, or who have experience in the area of health and social services and who are seeking an advanced qualification. It will provide marae, communities and the Health and Social Services sector with people who have developed specialise d skills in a mātauranga Māori social service context.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop skills and knowledge required to strengthen the ability of community and social service workers to work with whānau and community.
Graduates of this qualification will understand culture is a catalyst for personal, social and economic development. They will also have attained and developed the skills and knowledge to work as competent and confident mātauranga Māori practitioners, and to contribute to ad vancing the aspirations of their whānau, hapū, and iwi.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply the following essential skills and processes relevant to Social Services roles and responsibilities:
Te Reo me ngā Tikanga Māori (20 credits)
 Integrate te reo Māori, tikanga practices, and te Ao
Māori concepts competently when engaging with whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.
 Promote values and tikanga important to Māori communities
 Integrate knowledge of one’s own whakapapa in maintaining and growing links and connections with others in a health and or social services context.
Whanaungatanga (20 credits)
 Develop and apply comprehensive communication and relationship-management strategies that are consistent with values and tikanga important to Māori communities.
 Utilise understanding of the whānau as a political unit to advocate for others in a social services context.
 Identify and describe the complexities of relationships in Te Ao Māori.
Te Tika me te Pono (40 credits)
 Analyse and generate solutions based upon reflexive practices in a social services context.
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Use advanced academic writing and analytical skills.
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
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Critically analyse the responses to the impacts of colonisation and marginalisation on whānau, hapū, and
Māori community structures.
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Act professionally, ethically, and in a socially and culturally responsible manner that also promotes selfcare (tapu and noa) in a social services context.
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Work within a framework for professional practice informed by knowledge and skills in the application and implementation of Te Tiriti within a social services context.
Manaakitanga (20 credits)
 Utilise advanced knowledge and skills related to Māori health and social services initiatives such as auahi kore, counselling, youth wor k, whānau ora, and addiction 2 .
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Provide mana protecting and mana enhancing practice
 Utilise intervention strategies to reduce the risk of Māori placing themselves in at-risk situations; and research into traditional and contemporary practices.
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Provide management support within organisations involving the delivery of care to Māori, and be able to assist whānau, hapū and/or iwi to manage their health.
Tino Rangatiratanga (20 credits)
 Transition competently and confidently between te ao
Māori and te ao Pākeha.
 Empower Māori, hapu and iwi to manage their health care, and take charge of their own personal health contributing to whānau ora and hauora.
 Utilise foundation skills to provide management support within organisations involving the delivery of social serv ices care to Māori.
 Demonstrate competencies to attend to the wide range of presenting mental health condition and or addictionrelated problems.
This qualification provides a pathway to:
New Zealand Certificate in Youth Development (Level 6),
New Zealand Diploma in Addiction Studies (Level 6),
New Zealand Diploma in Counselling (Level 6),
New Zealand Certificate in Professional Supervision (Level 6)
New Zealand Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6),
May also provide a pathway to the:
Bachelor in Social Work
Bachelor of Māori and Pacific Development
Bachelor of Counselling
Bachelor of Addiction Studies.
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work in formal and informal roles in the Health and
Social Services sector:
 Social and community workers
 Support workers
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Care givers
 Youth care
 Whānau ora navigators
 Voluntary work that may potentially lead to employment
2 Addiction is a generic term to denote alcohol and other drug and problem gambling
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All these roles can be within the government sector, private organisations and Marae-based service providers.
Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway
This qualification provides a pathway for those who want to work effectively in Māori communities. Graduates of this qualification will:
 Support, assist and empower the whānau, hapū, iwi and the hāpori to meet make positive decisions and choices to meet the social needs and future aspirations of their whānau based on kaupapa Māori principles.
The Headings:
Te reo me ngā tikanga Māori:
Acknowledges te reo Māori as the primary vehicle for expressing and transmitting Māori knowledge, values, and tikanga. It also signifies the importance of tikanga Māori when interacting with Māori in a
Social Services context, and acknowledges that support of Māori includes knowledge of their ide ntity, their kawa, and tikanga and practices associated with them.
Whanaungatanga:
Ensures the prominence of relationships being based on respect, integrity and understanding between the
Māori person, their whānau and those offering care and support in a Social Services context.
Te Tika me te Pono:
Ensures important aspects that relate to kawa and tikanga; legal obligations and compliance issues, systems and procedures, ethics, and acting in a way that is socially and culturally responsible are adhered to. It also looks into how these tools can be utilised in the practice of the professional to achieve the best outcomes for whānau.
Manaakitanga:
Signifies as fundamental, the care of the Māori person, their whānau, hapū and iwi through the expression of mana-enhancing behaviors and practices within a Social Services context. It also identifies individual and whānau strengths, roles and responsibilities to empower Māori to achieve their dreams.
Rangatiratanga:
Empowerment and expression of world view that is distinctively and uniquely Māori when supporting Māori in a Social Services context.
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Qualification details – Disabilities (Māori) (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Disabilities (Māori)
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Qualification type Certificate
Credits 60
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This qualification is intended for those who want to work in the
Health and Disability sector, and are seeking a formal qualification focused on Māori with disabilities.
The purpose of the qualification is to develop from a mātauranga
Māori base, the skills and knowledge required to support Māori people with disabilities to live a quality life.
Graduates of this qualification will develop skills and knowledge to support and advance the aspirations of Māori people with disabilities and their w hānau, underpinned by kaupapa Māori principles and values.
Graduates will be able to:
Whanaungatanga: (10 credits)
Apply effective communication skills and strategies to foster whanaungatanga and manage relationships to support Māori with disabilities.
Kaitiakitanga: (10 credits)
Articulate and demonstrate a holistic view of Māori health models when supporting Māori people with disabilities and their whānau.
Work with whānau, hapū, and iwi to identify and support Māori people with disabilities to access appropriate support services.
Demonstrate an understanding of the internal and external guiding documents and legislation in supporting Māori people with disabilities.
Rangatiratanga: (10 credits)
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of selfadvocacy and apply interventions that lead to rangatira tanga/independence for Māori with disabilities.
Recognise the uniqueness of Māori person/s with disabilities and how this impacts on their well-being.
Demonstrate communication methods that are appropriate for
Māori people with disabilities including the use of visuals, adaptive equipment, body language, PECS (Picture Exchange
Communication System).
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Demonstrate support of Māori people with disabilities and/or their Whānau to access appropriate processes when moving through grief and loss – whakamomori, pouritanga, āwangawanga.
Tūrangawaewae (10 credits)
Identify and apply Māori resources to enable Māori people with disabilities to live a good life in the community of their choice.
Manaakitanga (10 credits)
Demonstrate mana enhancing behaviour and practices that support Māori people with disabilities.
Pukengatanga (10 credits)
Demonstrate an ability to support the values and beliefs of
Māori people with disabilities and their whānau.
Support Māori people with disabilities to attain their own needs and aspirations.
*Te Reo me ngā tikanga Māori are embedded within the principles and values of this qualification.
Education pathway Graduates of this qualification may undertake study towards:
 New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5)
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New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kaumātua (Level 5)
 New Zealand Diploma in Social Service Intervention Crisis
(Level 5)
 New Zealand Diploma in Management and Residential Care
Facilities (Level 5)
 New Zealand Diploma in Social Services (Level 5)
 New Zealand Diploma in Sensory Therapy (Level 5)
 New Zealand Certificate in Assessment and Coordination
(Level 5)
Employment pathway Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work in the Health, Disabilities, Social Service, and Special
Education sectors.
Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway
The qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to improve and develop their skills and knowledge of Māori people with disabilities.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to support Māori with disabilities wi th their whānau, hapū, iwi and community needs.
This support will focus on ensuring the life style choices and aspirations of Māori with disabilities will be protected based on kaupapa Māori principles.
The Headings
Whanaungatanga:
Ensures the prominence of relationships being based on respect, integrity and understanding between the
Māori person with the disability, their whanau and other members of their multi-disciplinary team.
Strengthens and establishes the connections the Māori person with a disability has and encourages further relationships to share their world view for the benefit of all.
Kaitiakitanga:
To protect the Mana, Mauri, and Tapu of Māori with a disability and ensures the preservation of practices around the Māori person with a disability and their family.
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Rangatiratanga:
Empowerment and expression of world view that is distinctively and uniquely Māori when supporting Māori people with disabilities.
T ūrangawaewae:
Acknowledges the importance of the Māori person with a disability and their connection to the land, to the people, and the right for them to stand and speak on their behalf . Support of Māori with a disability to know their identity, their kawa, and tikanga and practices associated with them.
Manaakitanga:
Signifies as fun damental the care of the Māori person with a disability, their whanau, hapu and iwi. Identifies individual and whanau strengths, roles and responsibilities to empower Māori with a disability to achieve their dreams.
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Qualification details – Whānau Ora (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Whānau Ora
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Qualification type Certificate
Credits 120
Māori Qualifications Services, NZQA
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This is a foundation qualification that will provide the graduates with knowledge and skills to work or begin their studies across a range of sectors within the context of Whānau Ora.
This qualification will also recognise the knowledge and skills of people working within the context of Whānau Ora.
The purpose of this qualification is to use a kaupapa Māori base to understand the philosophy, policy and practice of
Whānau Ora and promote te oranga o te whānau.
‘Whānau’ will be at the centre of all aspects of this qualification.
Graduates of this qualification will understand Whānau Ora and its application to their practice.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Te tika me te pono (20 credits)
 Understand the philosophy of Whānau Ora and apply the concept of tika me te pono to develop a strategic direction for the implementation, and promotion of Wh ānau Ora.
 Understand Wh ānau Ora as a public policy and apply strategic direction t o implement and promote Whānau Ora to the whānau, hapu, iwi and hapori.
 Understand Wh ānau Ora as a public policy and apply strategic direction to implement and promote Whānau Ora in the public sector.
Mana Motuhake (20 credits)
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Understand Māori models of practice and apply the concept of mana motuhake to develop and implement Whānau Ora.
 Understand the Māori models of Whānau Ora and apply the concept of mana motuhake to develop, and implement
Whānau Ora
Mauritau (20 credits)
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Understand ethical frameworks and professional standards and apply the concept of manaakitanga to develop a selfmanagement plan for Whānau Ora.
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Act professionally, ethically and in a socially and culturally responsible manner that advances the philosophy of
Whānau Ora.
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
Whānau, hapū, iwi, hāpori pathway
Te reo me ng ā tikanga Māori (20 credits)
 Understand use of Te Reo and Tikanga values, concepts and practices in Whānau Ora and apply according to the mita and tikanga of the whānau, hapu, iwi and hāpori.
Whanaungatanga (20 credits)
 Understand the articles of the Tiriti O Waitangi and align the articles with the philosophy of Whānau Ora.
 Understand the changing nature of wh ānau and explain the impacts on te oranga o te wh ānau.
 Understand and apply effective communication skills to foster whanaungatanga to manage and maintain Whānau
Ora relationships.
Pūkengatanga (20 credits)
 Articulate and demonstrate a holistic view of Whānau Ora practices and models.
 Understand and apply effective communication skills to collate and gather information relevant to the development and promotion of Whānau Ora.
 Understand the collaborative approach and apply the concept of mahitahi to develop working relationships with agencies and the public sector Whānau Ora.
This qualification is a stand-alone qualification that lead to the:
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New Zealand Diploma in Wh ānau Ora Level 5
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New Zealand Diploma in Māori Public Health Level 5
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New Zealand Diploma in Social Services Māori Level 5
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New Zealand Social Services Level 5
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New Zealand Certificate in Youth Development Level 5
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New Zealand Certificate in Addiction Studies Level 5
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New Zealand Certificate in Suicide Prevention Level 5
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New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection Level 5
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work in fo rmal and informal roles in the Whānau Ora environment, whānau, hapū and iwi workers, community workers, and those working within cultural services in the private and public sector.
This qualification provides a pathway for graduates to develop capability and capacity to protect and maintain te oranga o te whānau.
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Version
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New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora
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This is a standalone qualification for people who are working across a range of sectors of Wh ānau Ora. It follows on from the Level 4 Wh ānau Ora qualification and provides a pathway for graduates to move on to studying in Social Sciences.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop, apply, maintain and promote the philosophy, policy and practices of Whānau
Ora using a kaupapa Māori base.
Graduates of this qualification will use theoretical analysis and technical knowledge and skills in the practice and application of the philosophy of Whānau Ora within a range of Whānau Ora contexts.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply the following knowledge skills and processes relevant to Whānau Ora roles and responsibilities:
Te tika me te pono (20 Credits)
 Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the philosophy, the history of and Wh ānau Ora as a public policy and apply the strategic direction to implement and promote W hānau
Ora.
Mana Motuhake (20 Credits)
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Analyse Māori models of practice to inform how they contribute to coherent service delivery for Wh ānau ora.
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Explore Whānau Ora models and comment on their uniqueness to whānau, hapu, iwi, hāpori and/or organisations.
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Analyse Māori models of practice and Māori models of
Wh ānau Ora to best inform practice when working with whānau.
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Develop a model for agencies working collaboratively within
Wh ānau Ora.
 Develop a Whānau Ora framework specific to a Whānau Ora setting.
Mauritau (20 Credits)
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 Action a self- management plan and participate in supervised practice in a Wh ānau ora context.
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Analyse and evaluate the self- management plan to determi ne improvements in the manaakitanga of one’s self and others in a Wh ānau Ora context.
Te Reo me nga Tikanga (20 Credits)
 Apply te reo and Tikanga values, concepts and practices in
Whānau Ora according to the mita and tikanga of the whānau, hapu, iwi and hāpori.
Whanaungatanga (20 Credits)
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Explain how the dynamics of whanaungatanga are used to assist and facilitate Whānau Ora.
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Analyse the role of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in terms of the development and continuity of Whānau Ora.
 Develop a plan illustrating Ministries collaboratively working to integrate Whānau Ora across their organisations.
 Analyse the history of Whānau Ora to comment on the changing nature of whānau and the implications of this for the wh ānau, hapū and iwi today.
Pukengatanga (20 Credits)
 Apply a range of effective communication skills required to work with and support Whānau Ora.
 Apply effective engagement skills when working with wh ānau, hapu, iwi, organisations, and communities, in the pursuit of Whānau Ora.
 Develop creative and innovative tools relevant to working with whanau.
 Apply a range of technical skills required to develop and evaluate Whānau Ora plans.
 Work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders to develop, promote and sustain the philosophy and practice of
Whānau Ora.
 Apply cultural and analytical knowledge and skills to provide support to Whānau Ora.
This qualification is a stand-alone qualification that leads into the:
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NZ Diploma in Māori Public Health Level 6
 NZ Diploma in Hoka Rangi ( Māori Governance) Level 6
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NZ Diploma in Rumakihia te Taiao ( Māori Environment)
Level 6
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New Zealand Certificate in Youth Development Level 6
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New Zealand Certificate in Counselling Level 6
 New Zealand Diploma in Independence Practice Level 6
May also lead to the:
 Bachelor in Counselling

Bachelor in Māori and Pacific Development
 Bachelor of Social and Community Work
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Bachelor in Social Work
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Employment pathway
Whānau, hapū, iwi, hāpori pathway
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work in formal and informal roles in the Whānau Ora environment:
 Wh ānau Ora navigators
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Community Workers
 Government Agencies

Iwi/R ūnanga Organisations
 Marae Organisations
 Māori Health Organisations
 Health Innovators – Auahi Kore (Quit line)
This qualification provides a pathway for those who want to work effectively in Māori communities, organisations to develop and encourage wh ānau to participate and take opportunities to be competent and innovate in the development of their own social and economic well-being.
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Māori Public Health
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health (Level 3) 60 credits
New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health (Level 4) 60 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6) 120 credits
This suite of qualifications was developed to raise the awareness and build skills in Māori health needs assessment, and developing and implementing positive models of Health Care from a Māori perspective. The level 3 qualification offers good grounding in terms of Māori health.
The qualifications are currently set at Levels 3, 4, and 6. The decision was made not to develop a qualification at Level 5, as there is a qualification developed on the Careerforce plan that students can pathway into, and then return to the Māori Public Health qualification at Level 6 should they choose to do so.
The Level 3 qualification is aimed at school leavers and those currently working in the workforce that may want to focus on Māori health concerns. It is an introductory qualification that will provide graduates with a basic grounding and understanding of the factors that contributed to the current status of Māori health. The Level 3 qualification also pathways to the Whānau Ora qualification and provides a general look at Māori ill-health generally.
It is assumed that the Level 6 qualification will be able to pathway into the Level 7 qualifications, as the aspiration is that graduates will be able to progress to Degree level study should they choose to do so.
Tiaki Kuia, Koroua
New Zealand Certificate in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 3) 60 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Tiaki Kuia, Koroua (Level 5) 120 credits
This suite of qualifications is for those involved in, or who may be interested in, working with kuia and koroua in home-based and/or whānau-based care in their own homes and communities.
The Level 3 qualification is mainly aimed at those already working in the area of Elderly Care, and training support workers in home-based care; and may be used as part of a work-based programme of study.
The Level 5 qualification looks at needs assessment of kuia and koroua. This qualification will pathway into the Level 6 Māori Public Health qualification.
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Social Services Māori
New Zealand Certificate in Social Services Māori (Level 4) 120 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services Māori (Level 5) 120 credits
This suite of qualifications is intended to produce graduates who have attained and developed the skills and knowledge to work in the Social Services sector as competent and confident mātauranga Māori practitioners, and to contribute to advancing the aspirations of their whānau, hapū, and iwi.
The Level 4 qualification is primarily for those interested in, or currently working in the area of Social Services, and aims to provide marae, communities and the Social Services sector with people who have applied skills in a mātauranga Māori social service context .
The Level 5 qualification will ensure graduates develop skills and knowledge required to strengthen the ability of community and social service workers to work with whānau and community.
Disabilities (Māori)
New Zealand Certificate in Disabilities (Māori) (Level 4) 60 credits
This qualification is intended for those who have previous experience in the Health and
Disability sector and are seeking a formal qualification focused on Māori with disabilities.
The purpose of the qualification is to develop from a mātauranga Māori base, the skills and knowledge required to support Māori people with disabilities to live a quality life.
Graduates of this qualification will develop skills and knowledge to support and advance the aspirations of Māori people with disabilities and their whānau underpinned by kaupapa
Māori principles and values.
Whānau Ora
New Zealand Certificate in Whānau Ora (Level 4) 120 credits
New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5) 120 credits
This suite of qualifications is intended for whānau and those who are working across a range of sectors that are implementing Whānau Ora.
Graduates will be able to use a kaupapa Māori base to understand the philosophy, policy and practice of Whānau Ora to promote te oranga o te Whānau, and to empower whānau to determine their own destinies.
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