MonitoringReport2004 Engagement with Maori and Iwi
 

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A key aspect of this strategy is to increase the engagement of the tertiary education sector with Māori and iwi in order to deliver relevant education and research that makes an active contribution to development.

The 2005 to 2007 profiles of TEOs provide a view of how TEOs are currently going about this engagement and the areas where they are planning further development1.

Universities concentrating on research programmes

The analysis of the university profiles shows a clear priority towards delivering research programmes that will contribute to iwi and Māori development. Most universities have a senior manager with specific responsibility for relationships with Māori and iwi and have consultation processes in place, including advisory bodies. Their objectives for the next three years are generally on developing relationships to move towards greater partnership with iwi and Māori communities, with a strong concentration on research. Four of the universities noted existing education programmes aimed at Māori development and one of these noted plans to expand their programme.

University of Waikato — Te Rōpū Manukura
The University of Waikato has established a partnership with Te Rōpū Manukura, which represents the 16 iwi in its area from Manukau down to Wanganui and across to the East Coast. The Rōpū works with the university council to support the development of research and education opportunities for Māori and acts to ensure that the tertiary education needs of iwi are met. In particular, it provides advice on the resourcing and direction of the work of the School of Māori and Pacific Development. It also advises on the appointment of one of the members of the council.
Through Te Rōpū Manukura, the university plans to provide proactive support to iwi in their development of Tertiary Action Plans.

Polytechnics developing relationships

The analysis of polytechnic profiles shows a focus on establishing relationships and partnerships with iwi and Māori. There is a large variation between organisations as to how far they have developed their relationships with iwi and Māori — some are just starting out while others have long-standing relationships. Only four polytechnics noted senior management positions with a focus on Māori development and six noted established advisory bodies. Seven polytechnics are developing strategic plans.

Most polytechnics see relationship development as leading to the development, or further development, of education programmes to contribute to Māori and iwi aspirations.

The focus of the two remaining Colleges of Education is on building relationships with iwi to provide greater input from iwi to teacher training and development.

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki — Te Kupenga Mātauranga o Taranaki
A key strategic goal for the Western Institute of Technology is to provide Māori with enhanced education and training opportunities at all levels.
In Taranaki there are eight iwi and 39 hapū, and the polytechnic has found it is a challenge to identify a grouping that is acknowledged to represent all the tāngata whēnua of Taranaki. As a result of this practical challenge, during 2003 the polytechnic assisted in the formation of a pan-iwi body – Te Kupenga Mātauranga o Taranaki – that will represent Taranaki iwi and hapū and provide a united voice on education-related issues, including the polytechnic’s achievement.
The polytechnic plans to develop the partnership through an agreed protocol and report annually to Te Kupenga against agreed key performance indicators. It will continue to work with iwi and hapū to deliver marae-based learning and support its specialist wānanga-style campus.

ITO focus on identifying stakeholders

For most ITOs, engagement with Māori and iwi is a relatively new area of activity. Many are at the stage of identifying which Māori and iwi groups they need to connect with and for what purposes. Across ITO profiles, there is a heavy focus on plans for consultation and/or future relationship development.

At this stage, most ITOs are focused on improving the delivery of existing industry training programmes to Māori who are within their industries. This includes reviewing standards to ensure cultural appropriateness, examining the needs of Māori trainees and employees and promoting participation in industry training.

There are five ITOs who have moved beyond this level to develop industry training programmes targeted at the development aspirations of iwi and Māori. This includes developing Māori-specific standards and working with Māori businesses to identify their training requirements. These ITOs have had strong Māori engagement for some time, which is in part due to the nature of their industries.

ITOs working together to develop relationships with Māori
The ITOs who are members of the Construction and Planning Industry Training Alliance2 are taking a co-ordinated approach to developing engagement with Māori. They have agreed to develop a Māori advisory committee through the alliance, with representation from around the country. This will lead to a consultative process to identify the needs and aspirations of Māori and iwi. It will also provide a basis for the ITOs to work co-operatively to increase participation.
He Karapinenga Whakaaro is a forum for Māori in senior positions across five ITOs which all have a commitment to addressing Māori development aspirations3. He Karapinenga Whakaaro enables the ITOs to work collectively to improve their services for Māori and make engagement with industry training easier for Māori. It provides a way for the ITOs to share ideas and approach, as well as jointly develop good practice.

 

1 See the section on Engagement of TE Os with Industry for Skills Development for further information on analysis of profiles. (↑)

2 Furniture ITO, Joinery ITO, Flooring ITO, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers ITO, Contracting ITO, Building and Construction ITO, Design and Construction ITO, InfraTrain and Boating ITO. (↑)

3 Te Kaiawhina Ahumahi, Seafood ITO, Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation, Sports, Fitness and Recreation ITO and Public Sector ITO. (↑)

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