Te Hono o te Kahurangi: Qualification details
Title
Manu Taiko – Toro Parirau
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
60
NZSCED
080307
Management and Commerce > Business and
Management>Organisation Management
DAS classification
1969
Māori > Whenua > Governance of Māori Authorities
Qualification developer
Māori Qualifications Services (MQS)
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
Dd Mmmm YYYY
This qualification is intended for those who may seek or have some previous experience
working in a te ao Māori context and/or governance, and are seeking a formal Māori
governance qualification at an introductory level.
Strategic
purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide entities with graduates who are able to fulfill
kaupapa Māori based governance roles and activities at an intermediate level. Governance
entities will benefit from having graduates who are able to use their skills and knowledge to
protect and further develop taonga and resources for current and future generations of
whānau, hapū, iwi.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to use their skills and knowledge based on
kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, te pono me te tika and rangatiratanga to
participate in Māori governance activities and/or undertake governance (leadership) roles in a
range of entities to advance the cultural, educational and economic aspirations of their
whānau, hapū, iwi, hapori. These transferable skills may also be applied across a range of
similar non-Māori Governance roles.
Kotahitanga
As the first kaupapa, it is important for graduates to have a clear understanding and
knowledge of the key concept of interconnectedness from an holistic Māori world view
and its relevance and importance in governance contexts. For example, strategic
thinking and planning underpinned by the principle of kotahitanga enables a person to
consider the economic, cultural, social, environmental and local implications of
governance decisions for current and future generations.
Whanaungatanga
Guiding
principles
This kaupapa embraces those skills and strategies relating to communications and
relationships. For example identifying and prioritising stakeholders; tailoring effective
relationship, engagement and communication strategies for different stakeholder groups; and
identifying, and developing options and actions, which enhance relationship opportunities
and/or reduce risks, both internally and externally.
Kaitaikitanga
Kaitiakitanga refers to the skills and knowledge needed to protect and enhance taonga and
other resources. For the purposes of this qualification the term taonga and other resources
may include, but is not limited to: land; commercial properties; geothermal resources; forests;
fisheries; and intellectual property rights.
Graduates are expected to demonstrate knowledge of how such taonga and resources can
be protected, managed and enhanced, often in a sustainable way. This will include an
understanding and knowledge of relevant statutory, legislative, commercial and financial
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obligations and requirements, as well as opportunity/risk identification, mitigation and
management.
Te Pono me te Tika
This kaupapa relates to personal behaviours and actions, which are recognised expressions
or demonstrations of the principle of rangatiratanga. While Māori leadership will look different
in different contexts, some expressions may include, but is not limited to: manage, mediate
and settle disputes to up-hold kotahitanga; lead the entity forward in a way that enhances the
mana of the people economically, culturally and socially; values manaakitanga; leads and
successfully completes important large-scale projects; and knows and values the traditions
and cultures of the people and wider community.
Rangatiratanga
This kaupapa refers to the knowledge and skills required to create, support and realise the
strategic vision of an entity. It also entails a clear understanding of the: different governance
roles and responsibilities (such as trustees, directors and members of management
committees); the respective legislative and statutory requirements; different types of
governance structures; and aspects that distinguish Māori governance from established
notions of governance/governance practice.
Qualification outcome statements
Graduates will be able to apply the following essential skills and processes relevant
to Māori governance roles, responsibilities and aspirations of the entity:
 Articulate a clear understanding and knowledge of kotahitanga, and the key
concept of interconnectedness from a holistic Māori world view and its relevance
and importance in a governance context (10 credits)
Graduate
profile
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Understand and apply effective communication skills and strategies to foster
whanaungatanga and manage relationships (5 credits)
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Exercise kaitiakitanga in the governance of assets including financial and risk
management according to the principles and values of an entity (15 credits)
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Act professionally, ethically, and in a socially and culturally responsible manner
that expresses the values of te pono me te tika (15 credits)
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Understand the principles of rangatiratanga as it applies to Māori leadership and
apply this in a Māori governance role for a specific entity (15 credits)
The qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to improve or further develop
their skills and knowledge in Māori governance.
Education
pathway
Graduates may progress to the following qualifications:
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Manu Taiko – Hokā Rangi (Kaupae 6)
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New Zealand Diploma in Tourism Māori (Level 5)
Graduates of this qualification will provide valuable knowledge and skills for the
following sectors/structures:
Employment
pathway
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Community/
cultural
pathway
Organisations likely to benefit from graduates of this qualification may include:
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Administrator
Kaitiaki
Supervisor
Trustee
Post-settlement governance entity
Community associations
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Committee member
Secretary
Treasurer
Trust Chair
Māori NGOs
Māori Reservations
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District Māori Councils
Hapū cluster groups
Iwi Authorities
Kōhanga Reo
Kura Kaupapa Māori
Local Government sector
School Board of Trustees
Māori/Iwi advisory groups
Māori business companies
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Māori Trust Boards
NZ Māori Council
Rūnanga
Sports groups
Wānanga
Trusts established under the:
- Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993
- Trustees Act 1956
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification will be awarded to people who have met the
requirements of the graduate outcomes.
Credit gained for an outcome may be used only once to meet the
requirements of this qualification.
Awarding bodies for this qualification will be any education organisation
accredited under section 38 of the Education Amendment Act 2011 to
deliver a programme leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the NZQF logo and the name and logo of the
Tertiary Education Organisation offering the training leading to the award
of the qualification, the full qualification title, NZQA reference number, and
the date of award of the qualification.
If the TEO has been awarded the MMEQA Qual Mark for a programme of
study leading to this qualification, the certificate will also display the
Mātauranga Māori Quality Assurance Mark.
The process for ensuring consistency of Manu Taiko – Toro Parirau
graduate profiles will be evidence-based, outcomes-focussed, and
grounded in the MM EQA kaupapa Maori principles: Te Reo Māori,
Tikanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Pukengatanga, Kaitiakitanga,
Rangatiratanga, Tūrangawaewae.
Evidence for consistency
Each education organisation is responsible for preparing a summary selfassessment report which uses evidence to demonstrate how well its
graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes at the appropriate
threshold. Each education organisation decides what specific evidence it
will provide.
Evidence of the following must be provided for the Manu Taiko – Toro
Parirau consistency reviews:
Arrangements for managing
consistency
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Effective internal and external moderation processes, including internal
moderation results relating to graduate outcomes
Feedback and actions taken by the education organisation in response
to feedback
- must include feedback from graduates, current students,
tutors/assessors, and graduate destinations (such as employers,
next programme provider, the community/other stakeholders).
Samples of assessment materials
Samples of Learner assessments/work
Programme completion data and course results.
Moderation outcomes which may include moderation/benchmarking
across common programmes.
Relevant MM EQA external evaluation and review data where
applicable.
Evidence of the following may be provided for the consistency reviews:
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Manu Taiko – Toro Parirau programme evaluation reports
Employer surveys
Graduate surveys
Whānau, hapū, iwi, and/or hapori surveys
Portfolios of work
Benchmarking with other providers
Site visit reports
Other relevant and reliable evidence.
The qualification developer considers that programme owners should be
responsible for determining how to evidence the consistency of their
graduates against the requirements of the graduate profile outcomes.
Credit transfer and recognition
of prior learning arrangements
To facilitate credit transfer, education organisations must clearly
demonstrate the equivalency or comparability between each of the
outcomes in the graduate profile, and the assessment components of their
programmes.
Education organisations must have policies and procedures in place for
managing credit transfer, and assessing recognition of prior learning and
recognition of current competency. These policies and procedures, and
associated fees must be available to candidates prior to enrolment.
Assessment standards already achieved by the candidate, which are
specified in this qualification, may be credited to the qualification.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards
for grade endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for award of the
qualification will be the achievement of all of the outcomes in the
graduate profile through successful completion of an NZQA approved
programme.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet
regulatory body or legislative
requirements)
There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body, or
legislative requirements for this qualification.
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
The programme structure begins with the graduate profile outcome for
Kotahitanga, with the sequence for the remaining outcome statements
at the discretion of the developer/provider.
Te Reo me ngā Tikanga are inherent and embedded within the
principles and values of this qualification.
It is recommended the following topics be included in programme
development leading to this qualification:
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Conditions for programme
context
The programme has in place appropriate mechanisms/protocols, to
ensure tangata whenua and/or mana whenua are engaged, involved and
consulted with regard to local tikanga and kawa as it pertains to the
outcomes of the qualification.
Mechanisms/protocols may include, but are not limited to:
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Governance
Communications and relationship management
Asset Management and financial skills
Legal and ethical responsibilities
Effective strategic leadership.
Memorandum of Partnership
Relationship strategy and supporting operational policies and
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requirements in place
Designated Māori relationship role/position
Provisions for kaumātua or whānau, hapū or iwi knowledge holders
acting in an advisory capacity.
The context for programme delivery actively supports Māori preferred
ways of teaching, learning and pastoral care.
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Other conditions
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All programmes leading to a qualification approved under Te Hono o te
Kahurangi and listed on the NZQF, are assessed under Mātauranga
Māori Evaluative Quality Assurance (Programmes of Study).
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Specific condition/s and unit standards available relating to the graduate profile outcome statement
Qualification outcomes
Programme Guidance/Conditions
Programmes should meet the following key focus areas of each
outcome:
Indicative
credits
Articulate a clear
understanding and knowledge
of kotahitanga, and the key
concept of interconnectedness
from a holistic Māori world
view and its relevance and
importance in a governance
context
Mandatory
or Optional
Optional
Assessment
Standards to
support
Programmes
Governance
The programme provides opportunities for students to:
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Articulate and demonstrate a holistic view of Māori governance roles,
responsibilities and processes.
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Understand the appropriateness and relevance of tikanga Māori based
governance for specific entities.
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Explain and apply reflective learning practices to maintain kotahitanga.
Mandatory
TBC
Mandatory
TBC
Communications and relationship management
The programme provides opportunities for students to:
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Understand and apply effective
communication skills and
strategies to foster
whanaungatanga and
manage relationships
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Understand and apply effective communication skills and strategies to
foster whanaungatanga and manage relationships.
It is recommended the following topics be included in programme
development leading to this qualification:
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Negotiating skills
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Public Relations and media
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Knowing the basic conponents of a communications plan
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Identify and escalate basic relationship or media risks.
Asset management and financial skills
The programme provides opportunities for students to:
Exercise kaitiakitanga in the
governance of assets including
financial and risk management
according to the principles and
values of an entity
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Govern assets in a manner that maintains kaitiakitanga, and aligns
with the principles and values of an entity.
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Understand and explain financial statements to maintain and enhance
kaitiakitanga.
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Identify potential risks and opportunities to protect and enhance
taonga and other resources.
It is recommended the following topics be included in programme
development leading to this qualification:
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Mandatory
TBC
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Understand what an asset management plan is
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Understand the relationship of assets and financial statements
(cash flow, statement of Financial Position etc).
Legal and ethical responsibilities
The programme provides opportunities for students to:
Act professionally, ethically,
and in a socially and culturally
responsible manner that
expresses the values of te
pono me te tika
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Understand te pono me te tika and explain relevant constituting
documents and legislative frameworks.
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Act professionally, ethically, and in a socially and culturally responsible
manner that maintains and advances the values of te pono me te tika.
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Identify and implement appropriate governance systems, processes
and procedures.
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Identify potential conflicts of interest and apply the principles of te pono
me te tika.
Mandatory
TBC
Mandatory
TBC
Effective strategic leadership
The programme provides opportunities for students to:
Understand the principles of
rangatiratanga as it applies to
Māori leadership and apply this
in a Māori governance role for a
specific entity
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Work collectively and apply the concepts of kaitiakitanga and
rangatiratanga to develop strategic direction.
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Identify the responsibilities of those in various governance roles
including trustees and directors, and explain how they contribute to
the protection and enhancement of taonga and other resources.
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Understand principles and approaches to Māori leadership to advance
the social, cultural, economic and environmental aspirations of the
people that the entity represents.
It is recommended the following topics be included in programme
development leading to this qualification:
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Know the difference between governance and management
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Application of management
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Understand the difference between a llong-term strategy and a
business plan.
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Governance of Māori
Authorities (Level 3) [Ref: 1201].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2015.
The last date to meet the requirements of the replaced qualifications will be 31 December 2018 when the
qualifications will be discontinued. From that date no results can be reported against the qualifications.
People currently working towards one of the replaced qualification may either complete the requirements by 31
December 2018 or transfer their results to the replacement New Zealand qualification.
It is anticipated that no existing candidate will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. However,
anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to NZQA, Māori qualifications Services at
the address below:
NZQA Māori Qualifications Services
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON 6140
Telephone (04) 463 3000
Email mqs@nzqa.govt.nz
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