Te Ao Māori, Treaty, and Māori Crown Relationships (Expert / leading)

Knowledge needed to incorporate Te Ao Māori, the Treaty of
Waitangi, and Māori Crown relationships in policy making.

• Use a Te Ao Māori lens and Treaty frameworks across all aspects of policy making,
  incorporating Te Ao Māori and mātauranga Māori into policy systems.
• Guide and lead others to identify diverse Māori rights and interests, and enhances Māori Crown relationships.
• Applies detailed knowledge of kaupapa Māori methodologies, leading early and effective engagement.
• Observes tikanga and converses in te reo Māori.

70% on-the-job learning

• Lead complex projects that require an understanding of the relationship between Māori and the Crown and consultation with Māori groups.
• Maintain strong relationships with Māori groups and individuals with an interest in your subject area.
• Read historical accounts related to Treaty settlement legislation or deeds of settlement to help understand the context for Treaty before meeting members of specific iwi who have a Treaty settlement.

20% learning from others 

• Seek collaboration opportunities with iwi, across sectors and agencies to improve policy methods.
• Establish and drive strong networks within your domain areas, across sectors and with interested external groups, particularly Māori and iwi organisations.
• Engage with and seek critique from Māori thought leaders and experts.
• Draw on the experience of senior leaders to better understand how to position Treaty analysis in policy papers.
• Work with experienced colleagues to develop a proposed approach to an engagement with iwi and Māori groups.

10% formal learning

• Take a Māori engagement course (e.g. Te Arawhiti’s 101 and 102 Engagement courses).