Whakaata Māori invites expressions of interest from educators, facilitators, wānanga, and kaupapa Māori learning providers to partner with us in delivering Tini Whetū ki te Rangi – Leading with Confidence, a leadership development journey for our Tumu (Heads of Department).

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Tō Mātou Kaupapa

At Whakaata Māori, growing our people is central to who we are. Leadership development is not only about strengthening individual capability, but about nurturing leaders who guide others with clarity, integrity, and care.  

Tini Whetū ki te Rangi aims to equip our Tumu with fundamental skills and knowledge to confidently and effectively lead their teams, manage performance, and contribute to organisational success and reflects our commitment to developing confident leaders who can support the growth of our Kaihoe to help steer our waka forward.

Our leadership practice is grounded in the values that guide us:

Kia Tika: Kia ngaio, kia mau ki ngā taumata tiketike - Be professional and maintain high standards.

Kia Pono: Kia pono, kia tika, kia ngākau tapatahi - Be truthful, honest and act with integrity.

Kia Aroha: Kia mataara, kia whakaaro nui ki tētahi atu - Be respectful and demonstrate empathy

Kia Māori: Kia mau kia ū ki te hōhonutanga o ngā tikanga Māori - Maintainand uphold core Māori values

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Te Huarahi Ako – The Learning Journey

This programme will support Tumu to strengthen their leadership capability through a blended learning approach that includes wānanga, applied workplace learning, coaching, and peer reflection.  

Key areas of focus include:

•       Leadership foundations and emotional intelligence

•       Communication and relationship building

•       Coaching, mentoring and performance leadership

•       Decision making, delegation and leading through change

The learning journey emphasises practical application, reflection, and collective learning

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Te Āhua o te Mahi – Delivery

The programme is expected to be delivered predominantly onsite for up to 30 people across Whakaata Māori for approximately 23 weeks, with facilitation around 1 to 1.5 days per week. Ultimately, the delivery will be guided by the provider.

We welcome delivery approaches that:

•       centres kaupapa Māori learning practices

•       encourages whakawhanaungatanga and collective reflection

•       draws on mātauranga Māori and lived leadership experience

•       creates a safe and engaging spaces for leaders to grow

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Ko Wai Mātou e Rapu Nei

We would value hearing from providers who:

•       are grounded in the values and practices of te ao Māori

•       bring experience in leadership development, facilitation or coaching

•       are confident incorporating te reo Māori me ngā tikanga Māori in learning environments

•       have a genuine passion for growing people and strengthening leadership

He Kōrero Mai

If this kaupapa resonates with you or your organisation, we invite you to share a brief expression of interest outlining:

•       your experience and kaupapa

•       your approach to delivering this learning journey

•       indicative costs and availability