Whānau Ora (Level 6)
Title
Te Kai Whakatakapōkai
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
6
Credits
120
NZSCED
DAS classification
Qualification developer
NZQA, Māori Qualifications Services
Next review
Mmmm YYYY
Approval date
Dd Mmmm YYYY
Strategic purpose statement
This is a standalone qualification for people who are working
across a range of sectors to empower whānau to establish,
promote and sustain a unified approach to build the capability
and capacity of whānau to make decisions for positive
outcomes for the whānau
Graduates of this qualification will use theoretical analysis and
technical communication knowledge and skills to assist whānau
to engage and work collaboratively with government and private
agencies.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to apply the following
knowledge and skills :
Whānaungatanga

Apply effective communication skills to promote manage
and maintain relationships with all stakeholders to ensure a
co-ordinated approach on the provision of whānau- centred
services for Māori.
Te tika me Te Pono

Analyse organisational risk management strategies and
develop a self- management plan to manage risk when
working within familiar and unfamiliar settings.

Implement, a self -management plan and reflect to identify
and minimise risk factors.
Outcome Statement
Pukengatanga

Research government and local agencies systems to
determine an engagement strategy that embraces a
whānau centred approach.

Develop and implement a whānau-centred service provision
engagement plan with a co-ordinated approach between
relevant sectors and stakeholders.

Apply effective communication and administrative skills to
record, report and maintain information.
Kaitiakitanga

Education pathway
Apply reflective practice to evaluate the whānau-centred
service provision engagement plan with whānau in terms of
the plan’s contribution in the development of their social
and economic well-being.
This qualification is a stand-alone qualification that leads into
the:
 Bachelor in Māori and Pacific Development
 Bachelor of Social and Community Work
 Bachelor in Social Work
Employment pathway
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge
required to work in formal and informal roles in the
 Iwi
 Government and local agencies
 Social services providers
 Health providers
Whānau, hapū, iwi,
hāpori pathway
This qualification provides a pathway for those who want to work
effectively in Māori communities, organisations to promote
develop and encourage whānau to participate and take
opportunities to be competent and innovate in the development
of their own social and economic well-being.