The following are some of the key services provided by Tūmanako Consultants for organisations wanting to better support Māori aspirations and work more authentically in Aotearoa NZ. We tailor what we do to the specific needs and situations of our clients, so the following is a starting point only
Te Tiriti in Context:
An interactive, marae-based, overnight wānanga to help boards and/or teams to get on the same page about what Te Tiriti means for us all, both within the context of Aotearoa’s history and for us today as individuals and as organisations.Transform your team's understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi through an immersive overnight wānanga on the marae. This unique experience helps boards, staff, and leadership teams explore Te Tiriti's true context and its meaning for contemporary Aotearoa.
Through exploring the context, substance and essence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, you will gain invaluable insights that transform how you understand both historical impacts and present-day responsibilities. Leading to more authentic work in Aotearoa and better-informed organizational decision-making, positioning your organization to move forward with genuine purpose and clarity. Aimed at:
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Mātai Process
A process for discovering, identifying and planning the changes which will help your organisation to better support Māori aspirations, and to work more authentically in Aotearoa. - Staff/trustee/SLT interviews - Review of key documents, - Development of a practical report for all staff - Culminating in a marae-based wānanga to plan and support implementation of the agreed changes. |
"Through meaningful kōrero with your people and a thorough review of your key documents, we build a clear picture of where you are and where you want to be.
We then translate these insights into a practical report that resonates with all staff, before bringing everyone together in a transformative marae-based wānanga to plan and support implementation of the agreed changes. It's a journey that creates genuine, lasting transformation in how your organisation operates in Aotearoa." |
Kaihāpai - Cultural supervision
One-on-one or group supervision to create a safe place to discuss, reflect on and improve your work with Māori. This culturally responsive supervision emphasizes building trust and understanding through deep listening and reciprocal dialogue, while acknowledging the importance of tikanga Māori principles. "The Kaihāpai approach recognizes that effective work with Māori communities requires ongoing learning, self-reflection, and cultural competency development, supported by mentors who can guide practitioners in navigating both professional and cultural dimensions of their practice." |
Cultural Recruitment and Governance Support
Walking alongside boards and trusts to build authentic partnerships that strengthen governance through culturally informed recruitment and development practises. We collaborate with organisations to identify and onboard trustees who bring both cultural competence and essential governance skills, whilst supporting existing board members to deepen their cultural capabilities and understanding of Te Ao Māori perspectives. This partnership approach ensures governance teams are well-equipped to make decisions that honour and reflect the communities they serve, fostering genuine connections between board and community. |
KaitaunakiWorking with Māori trusts and Māori Authorities to rethink how funding and other resources can best support whānau aspirations. The aim is to be tikanga and kaupapa-led and also robust in terms of transparency and compliance.
We help develop cutting-edge funding frameworks that weave together Māori values with innovative governance practices, pioneering advanced systems for resource allocation and impact measurement. We support trusts to design and implement sophisticated contemporary governance structures that put whānau aspirations at the centre, whilst ensuring world-class standards of accountability and transparency. Our approach recognises that excellence in modern Māori organisations requires both cultural authenticity and innovative leadership, creating systems that can serve as models for Indigenous governance globally. By combining mātauranga Māori with emerging best practices in governance and technology, we help organisations build robust, future-focused foundations that advance both cultural and commercial aspirations. |