Te Tauraki continues to strengthen its foundational capabilities as we strive to deliver for whānau Māori across Te Waipounamu. Our dual mandate as both Iwi Māori Partnership Board and Whānau Ora commissioning agency positions us uniquely to drive transformative change amid and despite ongoing challenges from regressive government policies.
Whānau Ora commissioning
Our Whānau Ora commissioning work has reached a significant milestone. We are now evaluating the tenders received through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The quality is impressive and there will be some difficult decisions to make.
Te Tauraki will establish 97 Kaitūwhana (previously known as Navigator) positions with initial two-and-a-half-year contracts. This represents a substantial investment in community-led support systems designed to enhance whānau wellbeing outcomes.
We are prioritising providers who demonstrate aptitude across the Whānau Ora outcomes framework.
Organisational growth and data sovereignty
The expansion of Te Tauraki indicates growing influence and responsibilities. We are recruiting across key roles including two Kaihautū Tuarua and a Head of Data, Insights & Impact. This growth demonstrates the effective execution of our strategy despite the challenging legislative environment we are navigating.
A significant advancement in our data sovereignty commitment is the implementation of Eightwire’s secure platform for Whānau Ora reporting. This system ensures whānau information is protected while simplifying reporting processes.
Strengthening regional partnerships
Our hauora wānanga at Puketeraki Marae brought together 21 leads from 16 Papatipu Rūnanga, reinforcing regional relationships and identifying collaborative opportunities. These connections remain vital as we work collectively to prioritise kaupapa within each rohe.
As our tīpuna created tūwhana to navigate challenging crossings, we continue building the right tools and opportunities to support whānau while maintaining our commitment to Māori health and wellbeing sovereignty.