Te Hono o te Kahurangi: Qualification details
Title
Manu Taiko – Hokā Rangi
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
6
Credits
120
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 have previous experience in Māori governance,
and are seeking to extend their current knowledge and skills.
Strategic
purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide people with the knowledge and skills to
undertake Governance roles and responsibilities, which incorporate kaupapa Māori principles,
philosophies, concepts, processes and practices for the benefit of current and future
generation of whānau, hapū, iwi.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to use their advanced transferable skills and
knowledge based on kotahitanga, whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga, te pono me te tika and
rangatiratanga to undertake leadership roles in Māori governance in a range of entities to
advance the cultural, educational and economic aspirations of their whānau, hapū, iwi, hapori
Kotahitanga
As the first kaupapa, it is important for graduates to have a clear understanding and
knowledge of kotahitanga from a Māori world view and its relevance/importance in
governance context. For example, strategic thinking and planning underpinned by the
principle of kotahitanga enables a person to consider the implications for Māori and other
key stakeholders in terms of: an historical, current and future perspective; the short-,
medium- and long-term; the opportunities and impacts on Māori aspirations
(economically, culturally, socially, environmentally and locally); and respective bodies of
Māori knowledge, language, traditions and customs.
Guiding
principles
Recognising the increasing participation Māori in high-risk business ventures and investment
activities, kotahitanga also reflects the need for an approach, which explicitly recognises
those things most valued by Māori, while ensuring the standard requirements of governance
are also met/exceeded.
Whanaungatanga
This kaupapa embraces those skills and strategies relating to communications and
relationships, such as: 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.
At an advanced level a graduate is able to identiry and manage politically or commercially
sensitive relationships and identify and manage high-risk and crisis situations
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
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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
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
Graduate
profile
Graduates will be able to apply the following essential skills and processes relevant to Māori
governance roles, responsibilities and aspirations of the entity:
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Analyse, evaluate and recommend strategies for Māori governance to reflect kotahitanga
across an entity (15 credits)
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Develop, apply and evaluate the effectiveness of a range of communication strategies used
to foster and manage whanaungatanga with key stakeholders (15 credits)
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Evaluate the effectiveness of governance processes, systems and controls, in applying
kaitiakitanga in the governance of assets including financial and risk management
according to the principles and values of an entity (30 credits)
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Demonstrate the values of te tika me te pono through professional, ethical, and socially and
culturally responsible behaviours both individually and collectively (30 credits)
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Demonstrate and implement the principles of rangatiratanga as it applies to Māori
leadership and apply this in a Māori governance role for a specific entity (30 credits)
Education
pathway
This qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to improve or further develop their skills
and knowledge in Business Management, Organisational Leadership or Governance.
Students may continue their study with another education provider to degree level in Business
Management, Organisational Management or Governance.
*N.B. Governance training programme and qualification pre-requisite requirements vary
dependent on the specific field of study.
Employment
pathway
Graduates of this qualification may undertake further study towards a range of degree
level qualifications, or relevant industry training programmes, including:
 Public management and administration
 Business Management
 Statutory bodies
 Trustee role
 Incorporated societies
 Risk management
 Regulatory authorities
 Governance role
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Community/
cultural
pathway
 Board Director role
 Board Chair/member
Organisations likely to benefit from graduates of this qualification may include:
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Post-settlement governance entity
Community associations
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 NGOs
Māori Reservations
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 – Hokā Rangi
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.
Arrangements for managing
consistency
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 – Hokā
Rangi consistency reviews:
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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.
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Relevant MM EQA external evaluation and review data where
applicable.
Evidence of the following may be provided for the consistency reviews:
 Manu Taiko – Hokā Rangi 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 ona 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
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Governance
Communications and relationship management
Asset Management and financial skills
Legal and ethical responsibilities
Effective strategic leadership.
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 relates to the
outcomes of the qualification.
Mechanisms/protocols may include, but are not limited to:
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Memorandum of Partnership
Relationship strategy and supporting operational policies and
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.
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
Mandatory
or Optional
Optional
Assessment
Standards
available to
support
Programmes
Governance
Analyse, evaluate and
recommend strategies for
Māori governance to
reflect kotahitanga across
an entity
Develop, apply and
evaluate the effectiveness
of a range of
communication strategies
used to foster and manage
whanaungatanga with
key stakeholders
Evaluate the effectiveness
of governance processes,
systems and controls, in
applying kaitiakitanga in
the governance of assets
including financial and risk
management according to
the principles and values
of an entity
Demonstrate the values of
te tika me te pono
through professional,
ethical, and socially and
culturally responsible
behaviours both
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Compare and contrast between different forms and structures
of Māori governance
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Analyse the effectiveness of systems, processes and practices
supporting strategic decision making
15
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Evaluate how well an entity is progressing or achieving its
strategic vision/key outcomes
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Recommend options for strengthening kotahitanga to achieve
the key goals of the entity.
Mandatory
TBC
Mandatory
TBC
Mandatory
TBC
Mandatory
TBC
Communications and relationship management
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15
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30
Develop, apply and manage communication and relationship
management strategies, including high risk, sensitive and crisis
situations
Demonstrate reflective learning practices, focused on
maintaining whanaungatanga.
Asset management and financial skills
 Govern assets in a manner that maintains kaitiakitanga, and
aligns with the principles and values of an entity
 Critically analyse and interpret annual reports and financial
statements to maintain and enhance kaitiakitanga
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Identify and manage potential risks and opportunities to protect
and enhance taonga and other resources.
Legal and ethical responsibilities
30
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Apply te tika me te pono in the analysis and interpretation of
constitutional, statutory and legislative documents
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Manage perceived and actual conflicts of interest through the
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individually and collectively
principles of te pono me te tika
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Demonstrate te tika me te pono through visisible professional,
ethical, social, and cultural leadership.
Effective strategic leadership
Demonstrate and
implement the principles of
rangatiratanga as it
applies to Māori leadership
and apply this in a Māori
governance role for a
specific entity
30
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Demonstrate rangatiratanga to lead the design and
development of strategic direction
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Explain the roles and responsibilities of a range of governance
positions, and how they contribute to the protection and
enhancement of taonga and other resources
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Identify and explain the key principles and expressions of
effective leadership in advancing the social, cultural, economic,
and/or environmental aspirations of the people an entity
represents
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Demonstrate complete self-management of learning and
performance
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Mandatory
TBC