Page 26 - Kete 1 Resource Book

MĀORI VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
This chart illustrates some of the possible relationships between Māori values and the operating principles.
Partnership
Kaitiakitanga
The organisation will define a culturally safe environment and
its staff will deliver culturally safe services to clients and their whānau.
Kaumātuatanga
Wisdom is borne out of a good balance of knowledge, experience, skills and competencies and a conducive attitude.
Mauri Ora
Working in partnership to ensure the things that are valuable are identified, enhanced and respected.
Wairuatanga
Seeking to be fully informed about our client’s values and beliefs and tikanga practices important to them.
Whanaungatanga
Understanding the benefits of collaboration and cooperation so that everyone benefits. You understand kinship and the importance
of ancestry in building lasting relationships.
Manaakitanga
Understanding that proactive generosity, bravery, humility, respect and commitment toward the
person and their whānau and mana enhancing words and actions to build healthy reciprocating relationships.
Āhurutanga
The staff member and client develop a clear understanding and agreement of what ‘safe places and spaces’ mean to them both.
Participation
Kaitiakitanga
All communication and actions will be positive and enhance the mana of clients, whānau and staff alike.
Kaumātuatanga
Wisdom is borne out of a good balance of knowledge, experience, skills and competencies and a conducive attitude.
Mauri Ora
Supporting the person’s quality of life and wellbeing and the things that are important to them.
Wairuatanga
Being guided by our organisational values and beliefs and will contribute where it is appropriate or when invited by our clients.
Whanaungatanga
Supporting the building of healthy relationships so that people feel they are able to participate meaningfully.
Manaakitanga
Treating people fairly and generously. Supporting the social objectives of the people involved so that they want to participate.
Āhurutanga
Proactively support and role model safety standards and practices required. Challenge inappropriate responses and ensure you are
aware of your own issues and don’t introduce them into the environment of engagement.
Protection
Kaitiakitanga
Ensuring best practices and materials are used so that there is a safe, quality product.
Kaumātuatanga
Wisdom is borne out of a good balance of knowledge, experience, skills and competencies and a conducive attitude.
Mauri Ora
The health policy must protect quality of life, wellbeing and the things they value.
Wairuatanga
Protecting, respecting and supporting clients values and spiritual beliefs.
Whanaungatanga
Ensuring whānau views and support are part of the care plan and whānau are kept up to date about on-going care and any issues arising.
Manaakitanga
Ensuring our clients’ level and quality of self-independence are protected and maintained through their encouraged participation in solutions to their ongoing care needs.
Āhurutanga
Protecting the person’s rights during the planning of their care and
their goals. Keeping them safe by supporting their sacred and spiritual world. Advocating for their needs and services and/or resources they are eligible for.
Page 26 PSC FW - Māori Cultural Awareness Kete 1 | Published 2017