Manu Taiko Hoka Rangi (Kaupae 6)

Qualification Details

Title / Manu Taiko – Hoka Rangi (Kaupae 6)
Level / 6 / Credits / 120
Type / Diploma / NZSCED / 080307
Strategic purpose statement / This qualification is intended for those who have previous experience in Māori governance and are seeking an advanced qualification.
The purpose of this qualification is to recognise and extend, from a mātauranga Māori base, the skills and knowledge required to protect and enhance taonga and resources for current and future generations.
Graduates of this qualification will demonstrate and apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to lead robust decision-making in Māori governance contexts.

Outcome Statement

Graduate profile / Graduates will be able to apply the following essential skills and processes relevant to Māori governance roles and responsibilities:
Kotahitanga: (15 credits)
·  Articulate and demonstrate at an advanced level, an holistic view of Māori governance roles, responsibilities and processes.
·  Design appropriate and relevant aspects of Māori governance for specific entities.
·  Analyse and generate solutions based upon reflective learning practices to maintain kotahitanga.
Whakawhanaungatanga: (15 credits)
·  Develop and apply comprehensive communication and relationship-management strategies, including strategies for high risk, sensitive and crisis situations.
Kaitiakitanga (30 credits)
·  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.
·  Identify and manage potential risks and opportunities to protect and enhance taonga and other resources.
Te Pono me te Tika (30 credits)
·  Understand te pono me te tika and analyse, interpret, and adapt constituting documents and legislative frameworks.
·  Manage perceived and actual conflicts of interest and apply the principles of te pono me te tika.
·  Demonstrate professional, ethical, social, and cultural leadership that maintains and advances the values of te pono me te tika.
·  Design appropriate governance systems, processes and procedures.
Rangatiratanga (30 credits)
·  Apply the concepts of rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga to lead the design and development of strategic direction.
·  Effectively carry out the responsibilities of various governance roles including those of trustees and directors and explain how they contribute to the protection and enhancement of taonga and other resources.
·  Implement principles and approaches to Māori leadership to advance the social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspirations of the people that the entity represents.
Education pathway / The qualification provides a pathway for those seeking to improve or further develop their skills and knowledge in Māori governance.
Graduates of this qualification may undertake further study towards a range of other relevant qualifications at degree level, or relevant industry qualifications.
Employment pathway / Graduates of this diploma will have the skills and knowledge to lead in a range of Māori governance roles.
Graduates of this diploma will also be able to gain employment as a manager, or as a leader in a range of strategic roles in businesses and organisations in New Zealand, and around the world.
Community / cultural pathway / Graduate of this qualification will advance and support governance development based on kaupapa Maori principles to meet the aspirations of a wide range of community and cultural organisations including but not limited to Ahu Whenua Trusts, Church groups, Community associations, District Māori Councils, Hapū cluster groups, Iwi Authorities, Kai Tiaki Trusts, Kohanga Reo, Kura Kaupapa Māori, Local Government sector, Māori asset holders, Māori Incorporations, Māori/Iwi advisory groups, Māori NGO’s, Māori Reservations, NZ Māori Council, Pūtea Trusts, Rūnanga, School Board Of Trustees, Sports groups, Wānanga, Whānau Trusts, Whenua Tōpū Trusts.

Qualification Award

Please provide details about the award of the qualification / 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 Mātauranga Māori Evaluative Quality Assurance (MMEQA) Qual Mark for a programme of study leading to this qualification, the certificate will also display the MMEQA Qual Mark.

Review Period

Please specify the period of review for the qualification / 3-5 years

Qualification Specification

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Arrangements for managing consistency / The process for ensuring consistency of Manu Taiko 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.
All Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) (either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of the Manu Taiko qualification) are required to participate in a biennial consistency hui with the qualification developer. The purpose of this hui will be to confirm consistency of qualification outcome achievement by the TEO’s graduates.
The system will be funded on a contributory basis.
The qualification developer will facilitate an initial regional hui to introduce and present the qualification.
The qualification developer may appoint an external reviewer(s) to manage the consistency process, review consistency hui outcomes, and prepare a report which will be distributed to the TEOs and other relevant stakeholders.
The biennial consistency hui will involve:
·  peer review of evidence associated with graduates’ achievement of outcomes
·  establishing a periodic cycle for the review kaupapa focus for the external consistency review.
·  agreeing acceptable standards and/or benchmarks for qualification outcome achievement, and areas for improvement
·  identifying issues and/or improvement opportunities associated with outcome achievement.
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.
However standard evidence for all programme providers will include:
·  portfolios of student work relating to the qualification and the annual kaupapa focus requirements of the consistency hui
And one of the following:
·  graduate and/or stakeholder/end-user feedback on outcome achievement
·  TEO moderation outcomes which may include moderation/benchmarking across common programmes
·  Relevant MM EQA external evaluation and review data.
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning arrangements / Māori Qualifications Services recognises the importance and value of prior learning achieved within both formal and informal settings.
Processes may include:
·  recognition for people who have worked in Governance positions for a period of time, or who have mātauranga Māori knowledge and skills, and have not had any formal recognition of their skills
·  assisting people to upgrade previously gained qualifications
·  credit for learning achieved in previously gained qualifications that aligns with outcomes in this qualification.
Accredited providers delivering programmes that lead to award of this qualification 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 (where applicable) / Achieved
Pre-requisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements (where applicable) / There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body, or legislative requirements for this qualification.
Mandatory conditions for qualification / Programmes leading to the award of this qualification will be evaluated using the Mātauranga Maori evaluative quality assurance (MM EQA) tools, processes, and methodologies.
Optional conditions for qualification

Conditions relating to specific outcomes

Graduate Profile Outcome
(including indicative credit values) / Conditions / Mandatory or Optional
Kotahitanga: (15 credits)
·  Articulate and demonstrate at an advanced level, an holistic view of Māori governance roles, responsibilities and processes.
·  Design appropriate and relevant aspects of Māori governance for specific entities.
·  Analyse and generate solutions based upon reflective learning practices to maintain kotahitanga. / 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;
Relationship management and communications
Strategic planning
Leadership – Governance and management
Asset Management
Financial Skills
Legal and ethical responsibilities. / Optional
Whakawhanaungatanga: (15 credits)
Develop and apply comprehensive communication and relationship-management strategies, including strategies for high risk, sensitive and crisis situations. / Optional
Kaitiakitanga (30 credits)
·  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.
·  Identify and manage potential risks and opportunities to protect and enhance taonga and other resources. / Optional
Te Pono me te Tika (30 credits)
·  Understand te pono me te tika and analyse, interpret, and adapt constituting documents and legislative frameworks.
·  Manage perceived and actual conflicts of interest and apply the principles of te pono me te tika.
·  Demonstrate professional, ethical, social, and cultural leadership that maintains and advances the values of te pono me te tika.
·  Design appropriate governance systems, processes and procedures. / Optional
Rangatiratanga (30 credits)
·  Apply the concepts of rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga to lead the design and development of strategic direction.
·  Effectively carry out the responsibilities of various governance roles including those of trustees and directors and explain how they contribute to the protection and enhancement of taonga and other resources.
·  Implement principles and approaches to Māori leadership to advance the social, cultural, economic, and environmental aspirations of the people that the entity represents. / Optional