Our Vision

Our Vision   

Create a thriving workforce where empowered kaimahi Māori lead transformative health and social care solutions for whānau and communities.  

We elevate Māori voices, strengthen collective leadership, and uphold mana motuhake.

Our Purpose   

To advocate for and connect with kaimahi Māori across the addiction, social care, and wider health sector so they can lead solutions that improve outcomes for whānau and hapori Māori. 

Our Values 

Manaakitanga: Ensuring care, respect, and reciprocity in all interactions and decision-making processes.    

Rangatiratanga: Upholding self-determination and leadership within the Māori workforce.  

Whanaungatanga: Strengthening relationships and fostering unity among kaimahi Māori and stakeholders.    

Kaitiakitanga: Acting as guardians of the workforce within the peak body and their solutions.

Principles 

Māori Leadership: Kaimahi Māori and whānau should lead decisions that affect Māori communities. 

Mana Motuhake: We uphold self-determination and advocate for Māori-led solutions and systems. 

Collective Strength: We are stronger when kaimahi Māori work together across disciplines, sectors and regions. 

Equity and Justice: We challenge inequitable systems and advocate for fair outcomes for whānau Māori. 

Accountability: We are accountable to our members, whānau, hapori and future generations.   

Kaupapa Māori Excellence: We champion Māori knowledge, innovation and evidence-informed practice. 

Who we represent    

Te Mana Pūtahi is the collective voice of kaimahi Māori within the health, social care and addiction sectors. We represent and support the workforce who serve whānau and communities across Aotearoa.