1
He toi whakairo, He mana tangata
Where there is artistic excellence, there is human dignity
This whakataukī is exemplified in the art forms of the many thousands of people, young and old, for whom Ngā Toi is an essential part of their lives.
The qualities of skill, technique, and creativity grounded in Mātauranga Māori such as those exposed through Ngā Toi exemplify artistic excellence, and can be recognised through qualifications. This is the pathway that many Māori learners are currently pursuing in order to achieve better educational outcomes, and it is helping to create bright futures. Based on tikanga and kaupapa Ngā Toi qualifications can recognise and validate intimate cultural expression and emotion thus enabling whānau, hapū, and iwi to leave positive legacies for future generations.
Ngā Toi qualifications are an important mechanism for building the capacity and capability of ākonga, whānau, hapū, and iwi leading to the nurturing of those quintessential qualities of ihi, wehi and wana.
The review of the Ngā Toi Māori qualifications is being undertaken as part of the initial round of mandatory reviews of levels 1-6 qualifications which focus on ensuring that qualifications meet the overall needs of a particular sector and are aligned with the new rules for listing qualifications on the
New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).
NZQA’s Māori Qualifications Services (MQS) and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi will co-lead the review, and will work collaboratively stakeholders with to support the development of qualifications that:
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Meet the current and future needs of ākonga, whānau, hapū, Iwi, hāpori Māori
Are easy to understand for end users and other stakeholders
Enable and support high quality education, employment and/or community pathways
Represent value, and are recognised as useful and relevant by users and others with an interest in Nga Toi.
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Are achievable in different delivery contexts
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Contribute to the strengthening of Māori as a people and the advancement of mātauranga
Māori/iwi.
1 Ngā Toi Māori includes the Māori Performing Arts and Māori Creative Arts, including Whakairo, Ngā Mahi a Te
Whare Pora and Ngā Toi Ataata.
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Working collaboratively, all parties will work in the spirit of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and whanaungatanga to ensure the successful implementation of this review.
In 2008, NZQA embarked on a Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ). The Targeted Review focuses on qualifications at levels 1-6 on New Zealand’s ten-level qualifications framework. The review was initiated in response to concerns raised by employers, employees and unions about the clarity and relevance of qualifications, particularly vocational qualifications.
The 2008-09 review found that the qualifications system was difficult for learners, employers and industry to understand because it:
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Was not relevant to some employers and industry
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Was not user-friendly, and the status of qualifications was unclear
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Contained a large number of similar qualifications which made distinguishing between qualifications and identifying education/career pathways difficult.
To address these findings, NZQA recommended a package of seven changes. These were to:
1 Establish a unified New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)
2 Require the use of existing quality assured qualifications to allow for more inclusion of local components
3 Require mandatory periodic reviews of qualifications to determine whether they are still fit for purpose
4 Strengthen and standardise qualification outcome statement requirements
5 Introduce mandatory pre-development assessment stage for qualification developers
6 Strengthen industry involvement in qualification
7 Provide clear information about whether a qualification is active, inactive or closed.
All recommendations, apart from change 3, were implemented in 2010. The mandatory periodic review of qualifications was to be phased in over the following three years.
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The following Māori Performing Arts qualifications have been identified as in scope for the review:
Qualification Level Credits Qualification Developer
National Certificate in Māori Performing Arts
(Performance)
Certificate in Māori Performing Arts
Certificate in Māori Performing Arts (Skill
Enhancement)
Certificate in Māori Pacific Performance
4
4
4
4
2 60
120
120
120
60
Māori Qualifications Services
Te Pokairua Ngā Mahi Tū Taua
Manukorihi/Certificate in Māori Mahi a Rehia
Diploma of Māori Performing Arts
National Diploma in Māori Performing Arts
(Tutoring)
5
5
5
6
120
120
240
120
North Tec
Te Whare Wānanga o
Awanuiarangi
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Māori Qualifications Services
Diploma of Māori Performing Arts 6 240 Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o
Takitimu
The following Māori Creative Arts qualifications have been identified as in scope for the review:
Qualification Level Credits Qualification Developer
Te Huakanga o te Toi Whakarei 1 60
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o
Takitimu
Whitireia Community Polytechnic
Te Whare Wānanga o
Awanuiarangi
Māori Qualifications Services National Certificate in Ngā Mahi a Te Whare
Pora (Pae Tuatahi)
Kāwai Raupapa: Certificate in Introduction to
Visual Arts
Certificate in Art (Māori) / Kawai Raupapa
National Certificate in Whakairo (Te Ara
Tauira)
Certificate in Te Reo me ōna Tikanga /
Whakairo
Certificate in Te Reo me ōna Tikanga / Raranga
3
3
3
4
4
60
80
80
121
120
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Māori Qualifications Services
Aronui
Aronui
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Certificate in Whakairo
Certificate in Raranga
National Certificate in Ngā Mahi a Te Whare
Pora
National Certificate in Whakairo (Tuturu)
Certificate in Jade and Hard Stone Carving
Kawai Raupapa Raranga, Rauangi, Whakairo
Certificate in Tā Moko Appreciation
Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary
Māori Weaving
Certificate in Ngā Mahi Whakairo (Level 4)
Pokairua Whakairo
National Diploma in Ngā Mahi a Te Whare
Pora (Pae Tuatoru)
National Diploma in Whakairo
Diploma in Māori Visual Arts (Tipu te
Whaihanga) Level 5
Toi Paematua Raranga, Rauangi, Whakairo
Diploma in Māori Art and Design
Aka Rakai Toi – Diploma in Art (Level 6)
Te Pokairua Ngapuhi-Nui-Tonu Te Raranga
Toi Paematua Raranga, Rauangi, Whakairo
Diploma in Jade and Hard Stone Carving
Diploma in Māori Art
Diploma in Māori Art and Design Level 6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
121
121
120
120
120
120
60
120
60
120
120
120
240
120
120
240
240
120
124
375
6 242
NETCOR Campus
NETCOR Campus
Māori Qualifications Services
Māori Qualification Services
Tai Poutini Polytech
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Unitec NZ
Waiariki Institute of Technology
North Tec
Māori Qualifications Services
Māori Qualifications Services
Eastern Institute of Technology
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
The Open Polytechnic of New
Zealand
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
North Tec
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Tai Poutini Polytech
Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o
Tākitimu
The Open Polytechnic of New
Zealand
Māori Qualifications Services National Diploma in Ngā Mahi a Te Whare
Pora (Pae Tuatoru) EXPIRING
National Diploma in Ngā Mahi a Te Whare 6 120 Māori Qualifications Services
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Pora (Pae Tuawha)
National Diploma in Whakairo 6 120 Māori Qualifications Services
Diploma in Whakairo (Advanced) – Toiere
Whakairo
6 368 Whitireia Community Polytechnic
On completion of the review, a report will be submitted to NZQA with recommendations for a new qualification or suite of qualifications for ‘approval to develop’. The report will include:
A summary of:
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Issues arising in the review leading to variations from the planned approach and a brief description of how they were managed.
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Lessons learned from the review that may be useful to other reviews.
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Any recommendations for other pathways, groupings or changes to types and levels of qualifications outside of the review, which have been identified through the review.
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Any risks associated with transitioning to the suite of qualifications.
A table of:
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Each qualification included in the review along with a recommendation of any change to these qualifications. This includes the proposed date for the qualification status to be changed – from current to expiring or discontinued.
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Details of the new qualification or suite of qualifications and the proposed date by which development will be completed.
Evidence attached to the report will include:
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A final workforce map and new qualifications map.
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Completed Qualification Review Outcome: Changing the status of current qualifications for each qualification included in the review.
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Completed Approval to Develop a Qualification application for each new qualification, including evidence of the need and stakeholder confirmation.
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Step One: Collation of research and stakeholder information
Existing research and data will be gathered to inform an initial needs analysis. This information will include:
Māori Workforce Development Research.
Labour market and census information.
Qualification usage data from NZQA, TEC, and MoE.
Other research from relevant providers, Industry and government agencies, including:
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- Information on graduate outcomes (employment, pathways to higher education, performance information).
- Database of `industry’ stakeholders and networks for consultation.
- Information about possible qualification structures.
- Feedback and kōrero from whānau, hapū, iwi who currently involved in Ngā Toi.
As evidence of qualification development will be included, the needs analysis will be considered a
“living document” until the review is completed.
Step Two: Establishment of Ngā Toi Māori Governance Group
The Governance Group has been established to ensure informed decision-making and that the qualification development work will be undertaken.
The Governance Group may also provide detailed and technical input into the development of qualifications in line with the objectives and principles outlined in the ‘Ngā Toi Māori Qualifications
Review Plan’, with the following broad objectives and principles:
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Operate in accordance with tikanga as detailed in the MMEQA Kaupapa Māori principles that safeguard the integrity of both the New Zealand Qualifications Framework and Mātauranga
Māori.
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Focus on aligning to the current and future needs of the ākonga, whānau, hapū, iwi, hāpori, stakeholders and relevant sectors.
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Ensure flexibility is built into the suite of qualifications.
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Develop an overview of current qualifications and future needs.
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Develop a draft map of qualifications (draft outcome statements, graduate profile, education, community and employment pathways, qualification requirements and consistency arrangements) based on the needs analysis.
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Prepare draft qualifications (and/or standards) for endorsement from whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori.
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Consult with, representing and gaining feedback from industry peers, industry networks, whānau, hapū, iwi, and hapori.
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Attend relevant meetings and workshops as required.
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Prepare the final suite of qualifications to be submitted to NZQA for Approval to Develop under MMEQA.
Step Three: Development/review
A draft map of the new suite of qualifications, including draft outcome statements and graduate profile based on the needs analysis will be developed. Once completed, a draft needs analysis, workforce map and new suite of qualifications map will be developed by Governance Group and then released for full consultation.
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Step Four: Sign-off, approval and submission to NZQA
Following the consultation process, MQS and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi will prepare a draft report with recommendations for the new qualification or suite of qualifications for approval by
Governance Group and revision where appropriate before submitting the final report to NZQA for approval.
Throughout the review process MQS and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi will develop and maintain a database of stakeholders. Organisations and individuals will have the opportunity to be added to the database at any time throughout the review.
To ensure all stakeholders are aware of the review progress and have an opportunity for input, there will be on-going electronic communications distributed, including:
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A Ngā Toi Maori qualification review page on the NZQA website to host all communications including meeting outcomes, and draft documents for consultation.
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E‐mail communications throughout the review, directing stakeholders to the review page on the
NZQA website.
It is acknowledged that this form of consultation (electronic) will not meet the needs of all stakeholders. As a result, face to face consultation processes will be put in place, where appropriate, to engage those stakeholders to ensure their input is captured.
A comprehensive Communications Plan will be developed and monitored to ensure whānau, hapū, iwi, and other stakeholders have multiple opportunities to feed in, and receive feedback from, the review.
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In preparation for the review, MQS and Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi has undertaken the following actions/activities: a Agreed to co-lead the review and notified current qualification developers. b Drafted Terms of Reference documents for Ngā Toi Māori, which are attached to this Plan as
Appendix 1 . (The membership has been confirmed). c Prepared an initial needs analysis including: an environmental scan of the Māori/iwi economy, a description of the broad features of the Nga Toi; and a review of current Māori Performing Arts and Māori Creative Arts qualifications which will be included in the review. d Establishing an initial stakeholder profile. e Developing a communications plan.
Approval to develop the qualification/s subsequent to this review will be sought under the
Mātauranga Māori Evaluative Quality Assurance (MMEQA) approach. It is proposed then, that the review be conducted under the MM EQA principles; namely:
Whanaungatanga
The care of ākonga, whānau, hapū, iwi and mātauranga Māori itself will be a fundamental outcome of the review.
Manaakitanga
Pūkengatanga
Kaitiakitanga
Rangatiratanga
Tūrangawaewae
Te reo Māori
Tikanga Māori
The presence and expressions of mana-enhancing behaviours and practices will be evident between all review participants.
Those directly involved in the review will have the skills and knowledge needed to ensure that the values, beliefs, needs and aspirations of the people are met.
All review participants will ensure that the authenticity, integrity and use of mātauranga Māori is protected, maintained and transmitted appropriately.
The review will reflect a unique and distinctively Māori approach to ensure the needs of ākonga, the wider community and other key stakeholders are met.
The review process will ensure all stakeholders are engaged, able to contribute and their contributions acknowledged.
As the primary vehicle for expressing and transmitting Māori knowledge, values and culture, te reo Māori is practiced, promoted and celebrated.
Important in preserving, protecting and transmitting ngā taonga tuku iho, tikanga Māori is practised promoted and celebrated.
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Ngā Toi Māori
A designated decision making (governance) group that includes people who are representative, credible, and have the authority to sign-off decisions on behalf of their stakeholders. The function of this rōpū group is to look strategically across the sector/industry included in the review and consider the current and future workforce development needs and associated qualifications.
They also represent key stakeholders with experience in qualification development and delivery, and will undertake the qualification development work including the development of strategic purpose statement/s and qualification outcome statement/s (including graduate profile/s).
Members of Ngā Toi Governance Group are:
Name Hapū, Iwi Representation Organisation
Tama Huata
Te Ngaruru Wineera
Ngāti Kahungunu
Taranaki
PTE
ITP
Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o
Tākitimu
Western Institute of
Technology in Taranaki
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Wilson Poha
Paora Sharples
Tuhoe
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngai
Te Whatuiāpiti, Te Kīkiri o Te Rangi,
Ngāti Porou
Ngāti Porou
Wānanga
Mau Rākau Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa
Selwyn Parata
National Māori
Performing Arts
Te Matatini
Tame Te Rangi
Wanairangi Nopera
Ngāti Whātua
Ngapuhi whānui
Whakairo
Nga mahi a Te
Wahre Pora
Toi Maori
Whakaruruhau Whakairo
Whakaruruhau Nga mahi a Te
Whare Pora
Toi Maori Aotearoa Mark Kopua Ngāti Porou
Tracy Huxford
Christina Wirihana
Te Atiawa, Ngāti Toa,
Ngāti Tama, Ngāti
Mutunga
Ngāti Maniapoto,
Raukawa, Tainui, Ngāti
Pikiao, Te Arawa
National weaver
PTE
ITP
Toi Maori
Te Kokiri Development
Consultancy Inc.
Toi Maori Aotearoa
Eastern Institute of Technology
Toi Maori Aotearoa
Jacob Scott
Ngāti Kahungunu, Te
Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa
Sector Ngā Aho
The Terms of Reference for Ngā Toi Māori Governance Group is attached to this Plan as Appendix 1 .
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OCTOBER 2012
18 Oct
October
Stakeholder Scoping Hui 1:
Confirm Governance arrangements
Confirm Working Group Kaupapa
Begin data collection for needs analysis
- Survey to assess need
- Literature review
- Finalise Te Rōpū Tātaki and Working Groups.
NOVEMBER
Data collection
Work on Needs Analysis
DECEMBER
Data collection
Work on Needs Analysis
JANUARY 2013
25 Jan
Stakeholder Scoping Hui 2:
Confirm review structure and Governance arrangements
Draft Terms of Reference
Discuss Needs Analysis and Survey results
Discuss landscape for proposed qualifications based on the evidence gathered to date.
FEBRUARY
28 Feb
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Data collection and analysis
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Continue work on Needs Analysis
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Stakeholder Profile updated
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Review Plan developed (draft)
Website set up and operational
Stakeholder Scoping Hui 3: Whakairo and Ngā Mahi a Te Whare Pora
Discuss outcomes of the 25 Jan Hui in Rotorua
Discuss governance structure for review of Māori Creative Arts qualifications
Discuss Needs Analysis and Survey results to date
Discuss landscape for proposed qualifications based on the evidence gathered to date.
MARCH
13-16 March
Survey stakeholders at ASB Polyfest
Finalise analysis and recommendations. To be used in the needs analysis.
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Hui minutes and Governance structure proposal published on the website
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Survey re-published on the NZQA website
Needs analysis mahi continues
APRIL
NZQA & Stakeholders
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS
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8 – 19 April
Week of
22-26 Apr
Consultation(1) of Proposed Governance structure for review of Ngā Toi Māori qualifications
- Complete consultation analysis
- Draft recommendations
- Confirm GG and WG membership
- Needs Analysis Contractor confirmed
- Needs analysis work continues for Ngā Toi Māori Review
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS & TWWoA
MQS & Contractor
MAY
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Confirm GG membership
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Hui documents distributed to GG in preparation for Hui
JUNE
19 - 20 June
24 June
28 June
Ngā Toi Māori Governance Group Review Hui– 2 Day Hui (VENUE TBC)
Discuss Terms of Reverence
Finalise review plan
Discuss needs analysis, communications plan, stakeholder profile list
Map roles & skills to qualifications
Scope number of qualifications, Level and skills (qualifications & Skills maps)
Develop landscape to proposed qualifications
Finalise and submit Review Plan to Service Delivery.
- Finalise Terms of Reference
- Update Communications Plan and stakeholder profile list
- Fine-tune landscape for GG endorsement and prepare for consultation
- Upload hui notes and outcomes to website
MQS/TWWoA
& Ngā Toi Māori GG
MQS
MQS/TWWoA
& Ngā Toi Māori GG
JULY
22 July – 2
August
Consultation of Draft Qualifications Landscape & Skills Map (allow 2 weeks) MQS & Stakeholders
AUGUST
Week of
5-9 August
20 - 21
August
22 - 30
August
SEPTEMBER
- Complete consultation analysis
- Draft recommendations
- Circulate to Governance & Review Working Groups for consideration.
Ngā Toi Māori Working Groups Hui – 2 Day Hui (VENUE TBC)
Map skills to qualifications
Develop drafts of qualifications:
 draft strategic purpose
 Graduate Profile outcome statements
 educational and employment pathways
Prepare qualifications for consultation for approval by Ngā Toi Māori Governance Group
MQS/TWWoA
MQS/TWWoA
& Ngā Toi Māori WG
MQS
By 6 Sept Ngā Toi Māori GG Hui – 1 Day Hui (VENUE TBC) Ngā Toi Māori GG
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Ngā Toi Māori GG to approve qualifications for consultation
16 – 27 Sept Consultation (3) on proposed suite of qualification (allow 3 weeks)
OCTOBER
By 11 Oct
- Complete consultation analysis
- Revise strategic purpose and outcome statements
- Draft recommendations and circulate to governance and working groups
Prepare final draft qualifications and circulate for Ngā Toi Māori approval
21 Oct – 1
Nov
Final consultation (4) and stakeholder attestations (allow 2 weeks)
NOVEMBER
By 15 Nov
- Finalise review report and recommendations
- Prepare approval to develop application/s, and
- circulate for Governance Group approval
By 29 Nov Submit application/s for Approval to develop
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS/TWWoA
MQS/TWWoA
MQS & Stakeholders
MQS/TWWoA
MQS
NZQA will assume the following costs for the approval to develop phase of the review only:
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Hui costs.
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Travel and associated costs for those not attached to large organisations.
The following support will also be provided:
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Preparing and disseminating: agenda and related papers, schedule of meetings and meeting records; documents required for approval to develop, consultation documents and collated feedback from consultation.
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Maintaining web pages for information and consultation.
Completing administrative tasks associated with the review including arranging:
- Meeting venue and catering.
- Travel, accommodation and meals, travel reimbursement, or taxi vouchers for those members not associated with a large organisation.
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Monitoring expenditure and advising of any constraints related to the budget for the review.
Further roles and responsibilities will be confirmed once the qualification developer has been confirmed.
The potential risks that may impact on this project are listed below:
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Reference number
1
Date
2
3
Risk
Equity
That one sector or organisation is seen to dominate.
Reluctance to Participate
Stakeholders are reluctant to
participate in the review process, or the inability to achieve consensus.
Participant Availability
The review period coincides with high workloads and various periods of high activity, creating a risk for
participant availability, both
Governance and Review Working
Group members.
Impact
(High/Medium/Low)
Medium
Medium
Mitigation
 Consultation and communication with all providers so that all of the needs of the sector and learners are met, where appropriate.
 Wide consultative networks.
 Clear and open communication.
 Transparent, robust, systems and processes.
Medium 
Communicate tight timeframes upfront with a “no surprises” approach.
 Ensure the relevant information reaches the appropriate people/groups within suitable timeframes.
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Information is relevant to the role/designation of the individual/group.
Status Comments
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4
5
6
External Communication
Insufficient or unbalanced input from stakeholders.
Non-participation in the Review by
Wānanga.
Funding
There is limited funding for the
Review.
Bias
There may be institutional or industry bias from some group members.
Medium
Medium
Medium
 Use clear messages to maximise engagement.
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Communication plan implemented and monitored.
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Ensure a comprehensive stakeholder
list is used to reach widely, and
 ensure it is representative.
Governance Group to champion the
process and talk with stakeholders to alleviate any perceived and actual concerns.
 All feedback to go to Governance
Group to be considered.
 Careful consideration of costs in planning.
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Careful planning of hui to minimise costs.
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Consider alternative means of contact when/where appropriate.
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Selection process to provide a balance of perspectives (educational and industry).
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Identification of key areas of concern in selection process.
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Setting the Tikanga at the initial meetings, and establishing the
common purpose.
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Create Terms of References upfront, which address the focus of the groups and what they are here to achieve.
 Communication plan implemented to promote a wider consultation on key outcomes.
 Governance Group act in a monitoring role for consultation documents and feedback collation.
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APPENDIX 1
2
Te Toi Whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi,
Ka aweawe te ao katoa
Artistic excellence makes the world sit up in wonder
Ngā Toi Maori Governance Group will provide guidance and support in the development of a suite of qualifications for Ngā Toi Maori that meet the aspirations of whānau, hapū, iwi, me te hapori; and validate the innate strengths of our Māori heritage, culture, and identity.
The Governance Group provides strategic direction, guidance and project oversight to the mandatory review process. It is a forum for discussion and decision making.
The Governance Group is also to provide detailed and technical input into the development of qualifications in line with the objectives and principles outlined in the ‘Ngā Toi Maori
Qualifications Review Plan’, in line with the following broad objectives and principles:
 Operate in accordance with the tikanga as detailed in the MMEQA kaupapa Maori principles that safeguard the integrity of both the New Zealand Qualifications
Framework and Mātauranga Māori.
 Focus on aligning to the current and future needs of the ākonga, iwi, hapū, hapori, stakeholders and relevant sectors.

Ensure flexibility is built into the suite of qualifications.

Develop an overview of current qualifications and future needs.

Develop a draft map of qualifications (draft outcome statements, graduate profile, education, community and employment pathways, qualification requirements and consistency arrangements) based on the needs analysis.

Prepare draft qualifications (and/or standards) for endorsement from whānau, hapū, iwi and hāpori.

Consult with, representing and gaining feedback from industry peers, industry networks, whānau, hapū, iwi, and hāpori.

Attend relevant meetings and workshops as required.

Prepare the final suite of qualifications to be submitted to NZQA for Approval to
Develop under MM EQA.
2 Ngā Toi Māori is the name given to the Māori Performing Arts and Creative Arts qualification review Governance and Development group.
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Support the qualification developer(s) to implement recommendations, or address requests for information from NZQA.
The key responsibility of the Governance Group is to oversee the Nga Toi review plan and ensure review timeframes are met and identified risks managed. Additional actions/activities include:

Setting the directions and approach for the review.
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Ensuring the suite of qualifications is based on current and future identified needs of iwi, hapū, hapori, stakeholders and sectors.
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Critically analyse review outputs and endorse submissions.
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Making decisions about the new suite of qualifications (including graduate profile, employment pathways, strategic purpose statement, needs analysis, stakeholder profile) for submission to NZQA.
 Approving the qualifications developer(s), including defining how the requirements for the future management of qualifications will be run.
 Approving the final suite of qualifications to be submitted to NZQA for Approval to
Develop under MM EQA.
 Supporting the qualification developer(s) to implement recommendations.
The membership of the Governance Group is made up of representation from the following organisations:
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu
Eastern Institute of Technology (Toi Haukura) Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiarangi
Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki
Whakaruruhau
Te Matatini
Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa
Toi Maori Aotearoa
Each member will have:
 Credibility with stakeholder groups.
 Depth of sector knowledge and breadth of experience.
 Willingness to be an effective voice and to achieve consensus
 Rights to delegate
Members of the Governance Group are required to have:
 Current expertise and experience in Māori Performing Arts. Whakairo, Ngā Mahi a Te
Whare Pora, Toi Ataata.
 Recent working knowledge of Māori Performing Arts, Whakairo, Ngā Mahi a Te Whare
Pora, Toi Ataata.
 Strong networks to engage or develop a mechanism for communicating with and gaining feedback from stakeholders.
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An understanding of qualification and programme development.
 Availability and time to participate in email discussion, consultation and meetings.
 An understanding of the needs and aspirations of whānau, hapū, iwi, and hapori Māori.
Members:
 Commit to the pan-sector purpose of the review.
 Contribute constructively and openly to the work of the group.
 Maintain regular attendance.
 Confirm minutes.
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Respond to communications.
Chairperson
Membership term
Frequency of meetings
Decision-making
To be appointed at the first Governance Group meeting.
For the duration of the mandatory review process.
As required
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Types of meetings
Work methodology Decision making – Majority, however consensus is preferred.
Members are entitled to a fair voice within the group, and are expected to actively contribute to the process.
Where appropriate, feedback and comments can be made by: telephone, email and letters.
Meeting protocols
Any type of meeting as long as everyone can hear everyone else, which may include video or phone conference.
Hui will be conducted in accordance with, and respectful observation of, the following tikanga:
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Whanaungatanga
Manaakitanga
Pūkengatanga
Kaitiakitanga
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Rangatiratanga
Tūrangawaewae
Te reo Māori/a-iwi
Tikanga Māori/a-iwi
Absence
Majority, however consensus is preferred.
All members have the authority to make decisions in line with the objectives of this process.
Where consensus cannot be reached, Ngā Toi may be required to vote. In this case a minimum of four members in favour is required for a motion to be carried.
Reporting
Members have the authority to delegate representation to ensure full attendance at hui is maintained.
If a member wishes, they can participate in the meeting through electronic means.
Decisions will be reported as required to:
 Current qualification owners.
 Key stakeholders and other contributors to the review.
 Others expressing an interest in the proceedings.
 NZQA.
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NZQA will assume the following costs for the approval to develop phase of the review only:
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Hui costs for hui.
 Travel and associated costs for those not attached to large organisations.
The following support will also be provided:
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Preparing and disseminating: agenda and related papers, schedule of meetings and meeting records; documents required for approval to develop, consultation documents and collated feedback from consultation.
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Maintaining web pages for information and consultation.
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Completing administrative tasks associated with the review including arranging:
- Meeting venue and catering.
- Travel, accommodation and meals, travel reimbursement, or taxi vouchers for those members not associated with a large organisation.
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Monitoring expenditure and advising of any constraints related to the budget for the review.
Ngā kaupapa Māori principles (replicated from MMEQA kaupapa Māori principles)
Whanaungatanga The care of ākonga, whānau, hapū, iwi and mātauranga Māori/a-iwi itself will be a fundamental outcome of the review.
Manaakitanga The presence and expressions of mana-enhancing behaviours and practices will be evident between all review participants.
Pūkengatanga Those directly involved in the review will have the skills and knowledge needed to ensure that the values, beliefs, needs and aspirations of the people are met.
Kaitiakitanga All review participants will ensure that the authenticity, integrity and use of mātauranga Māori/a-iwi is protected, maintained and transmitted appropriately.
Rangatiratanga The review will reflect a unique and distinctively Māori/a-iwi approach to ensure the needs of ākonga, the wider community and other key stakeholders are met.
Tūrangawaewae The review process will ensure all stakeholders are engaged, able to contribute and their contributions acknowledged.
Te reo Māori As the primary vehicle for expressing and transmitting Māori /a-iwi knowledge, values and culture, te reo Māori is practiced, promoted and celebrated.
Tikanga Māori Important in preserving, protecting and transmitting ngā taonga tuku iho, tikanga Māori/a-iwi is practiced, promoted and celebrated.
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