MANDATORY REVIEW

MĀORI GOVERNANCE QUALIFICATIONS

REVIEW PLAN

AUGUST 2012

Hei Tīmatanga – Introduction

E hī ake ana te atakura. He tio, he huka, he hauhunga

The red dawn comes with a sharpened air, a touch of frost, the promise of a glorious day.

This proverb represents a vision that challenges will be met and futures will be bright. Enhancing Māori Governance is an important step towards meeting the challenges that we will inevitably face and creating bright futures. Based on tikanga and kaupapa, a Māori Governance framework enables whānau, hapū, and iwi–to leave positive legacies for future generations.

Māori Governance qualifications are an important mechanism for building the capacity and capability of ākonga, whānau, hapū, and iwi; empowering them to exercise rangatiratanga and to make effective contributions of consequence to Te Ao Māori and Aotearoa today, and into the future.

The Māori Governance qualifications review is being undertaken as part of the initial round of mandatory reviews of levels 1-6 qualifications which focus on ensuring that qualifications meet the overall needs of a particular sector and are aligned with the new rules for listing qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF).

The review was initially scheduled as part of the Māori Studies and Customs Cluster to be undertaken in 2014. Earlier this year NZQA approached Te Wānanga o Aotearoa to seek agreement to bring the review forward to 2012.

The rationale for the request was to ensure the alignment between work on a proposed suite of Governance Māori qualifications being undertaken by NZQA’s Māori Qualifications Services, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa qualifications and the overall needs of the sector.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and NZQA will work in partnership to support the development of qualifications that:

  • meet the current and future needs of ākonga, whānau, hapū, Iwi, hāpori Māori
  • are easy to understand for end users and other stakeholders
  • enable and support high quality education, employment and/or community pathways
  • represent value, and are recognised as useful and relevant by users and others with an interest in Governance Māori
  • are achievable in different delivery contexts
  • contribute to the strengthening of Māori as a people and the advancement of mātauranga Māori.

Working in partnership and with the establishment of a project management team, both parties will work in the spirit of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and whanaungatanga to ensure the successful implementation of this review.

Tāhuhu Kōrero – Background

In 2008, NZQA embarked on a Targeted Review of Qualifications (TRoQ). The Targeted Review focuses on qualifications at levels 1-6 on New Zealand’s ten-level qualifications framework. The review was initiated in response to concerns raised by employers, employees and unions about the clarity and relevance of qualifications, particularly vocational qualifications.

The 2008-09 review found that the qualifications system was difficult for learners, employers and industry to understand because it:

  • Was not relevant to some employers and industry
  • Was not user-friendly, and the status of qualifications was unclear
  • Contained a large number of similar qualifications which made distinguishing between qualifications and identifying education/career pathways difficult.

To address these findings, NZQA recommended a package of seven changes. These were to:

1Establish a unified New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF)

2Require the use of existing quality assured qualifications to allow for more inclusion of local components

3Require mandatory periodic reviews of qualifications to determine whether they are still fit for purpose

4Strengthen and standardise qualification outcome statement requirements

5Introduce mandatory pre-development assessment stage for qualification developers

6Strengthen industry involvement in qualification

7Provide clear information about whether a qualification is active, inactive or closed.

All recommendations, apart from change 3, were implemented in 2010. The mandatory periodic review of qualifications was to be phased in over the following three years.

Te Whānuitanga – Scope of the Review

The following qualifications have been identified as in scope for the review:

Qualification / Level / Credits / Qualification Developer
National Certificate in Governance of Māori Authorities [Ref: 1201] / 3 / 48 credits / Māori Qualifications Services
Certificate in Advanced Māori Ambassadorship and Leadership Development [AI2001] / 5 / 120 credits / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Diploma in Governance and Leadership [AI2075] / 6 / 122 credits / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Ngā Hua me ngā Whakaputanga – Expected Outputs and Outcomes

On completion of the review, a report will be submitted to NZQA with recommendations for a new qualification or suite of qualifications for ‘approval to develop’. The report will include:

A summary of:

  • Issues arising in the review leading to variations from the planned approach and a brief description of how they were managed.
  • Lessons learned from the review that may be useful to other reviews.
  • Any recommendations for other pathways, groupings or changes to types and levels of qualifications outside of the review, which have been identified through the review.
  • Any risks associated with transitioning to the suite of qualifications.

A table of:

  • Each qualification included in the review along with a recommendation of any change to these qualifications. This includes the proposed date for the qualification status to be changed – from current to expiring or discontinued.
  • Details of the new qualification or suite of qualifications and the proposed date by which development will be completed.

Evidence attached to the report will include:

  • A final workforce map and new qualifications map.
  • Completed Qualification Review Outcome: Changing the status of current qualifications for each qualification included in the review.
  • Completed Approval to Develop a Qualification applications for each new qualification, including evidence of the need and stakeholder confirmation.

Te Huarahi – Outline of the Review Process (The Approach)

Step One: Collation of research and stakeholder information

Existing research and data will be gathered to inform an initial needs analysis. This information will include:

  • Māori Workforce Development Research.
  • Labour market and census information.
  • Qualification usage data from NZQA and TEC.
  • Other research from relevant providers, Industry and government agencies, including:

-Information on graduate outcomes (employment, pathways to higher education, performance information).

-Database of industry stakeholders (including Māori stakeholders) and networks for consultation.

-Information about possible qualification structures.

-Feedback and kōrero from whānau, hapū, iwi who currently hold Governance positions.

As evidence of qualification development will be included, the needs analysis will be considered a “living document” until the review is completed.

Step Two: Establishment of Governance and Review Working Groups

The following groups will be established to ensure informed decision-making and that the qualification development work will be undertaken:

  • A Governance Group will be established to provide overall strategic direction, guidance and project oversight to the TRoQ review process. The Governance Group will also ensure the review’s milestones and deliverables are met.
  • A Review Working Group will be established to provide detailed and technical input into the development of the Māori Governance qualifications.
  • A Project Management Team will provide secretariat support for the Governance and Review Working Groups.

All of these rōpū will operate in accordance with Tikanga Māori and in a manner that is mana enhancing for all.

Step Three: Development/review

A draft map of the new qualification or suite of qualifications, including draft outcome statements and graduate profile based on the needs analysis will be developed.

Once completed, a draft needs analysis, workforce map and new qualification or suite of qualifications map will bepresented to the Governance Group for feedback/approval prior to being released for full consultation.

Step Four: Sign-off, approval and submission to NZQA

Following the consultation process, the Project Management Team will prepare a draft report with recommendations for the new qualification or suite of qualifications for approval by the Governance Group and revision where appropriate before submitting the final report to NZQA for approval.

Te Whakapātanga – Consultation and on-going communication

Throughout the review process the Project Management Team will develop and maintain a database of stakeholders. Organisations and individuals will have the opportunity to be added to the database at any time throughout the review.

To ensure all stakeholders are aware of the review progress and have an opportunity for input, there will be on-going electronic communications distributed, including:

  • A Governance Māori qualification review page on the NZQA website to host all communications including Governance Group meeting outcomes, and draft documents for consultation.
  • E‐mail communications throughout the review, directing stakeholders to the review page on the NZQA website.

It is acknowledged that this form of consultation (electronic) will not meet the needs of all stakeholders. As a result, face to face consultation processes will be put in place, where appropriate, to engage those stakeholders to ensure their input is captured.

A comprehensive Communications Plan will be developed and monitored to ensure whānau, hapū, iwi, and other stakeholders have multiple opportunities to feed in, and receive feedback from, the review.

Ngā Whakaritenga – Planning and Preparation for the Review

In preparation for the review, the Project Management Team has undertaken the following actions/activities:

aAgreed to trigger the review and notify sectors through the NZQA website.[1]

bEstablished a governance group and review working group, agreed on the membership for each group and developed terms of reference for each group, which are attached to this Plan as Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.

cPrepared an initial needs analysis including: an environmental scan of the Māori economy and description of the broad features of governance/governance Māori; review of qualifications, which will be included in the review; and review of current governance/governance Māori programmes being delivered. Appendix 3

dIs carrying out a survey to inform the analysis of stakeholder governance needs, both current and projected. The survey is attached to this paper as Appendix 4.

eCompleted an initial stakeholder analysis. (Appendix 5)

fDeveloped a draft communications plan. (Appendix 6)

Approval to develop the qualification/s subsequent to this review will be sought under the Mātauranga Māori Evaluative Quality Assurance (MM EQA) approach.[2] It is proposed then, that the review be conducted under the MM EQA principles; namely:

Whanaungatanga / The care of ākonga, whānau, hapū, iwi and mātauranga Māori itself will be a fundamental outcome of the review.
Manaakitanga / The presence and expressions of mana-enhancing behaviours and practices will be evident between all review participants.
Pūkengatanga / Those directly involved in the review will have the skills and knowledge needed to ensure that the values, beliefs, needs and aspirations of the people are met.
Kaitiakitanga / All review participants will ensure that the authenticity, integrity and use of mātauranga Māori is protected, maintained and transmitted appropriately.
Rangatiratanga / The review will reflect a unique and distinctively Māori approach to ensure the needs of ākonga, the wider community and other key stakeholders are met.
Tūrangawaewae / The review process will ensure all stakeholders are engaged, able to contribute and their contributions acknowledged.
Te reo Māori / As the primary vehicle for expressing and transmitting Māori knowledge, values and culture, te reo Māori is practiced, promoted and celebrated.
Tikanga Māori / Important in preserving, protecting and transmitting ngā taonga tuku iho, tikanga Māori is practised promoted and celebrated.

Ngā Mahi me ngā Haepapa – Roles and Responsibilities

Governance group

A designated decision making (governance) group will include people who are representative, credible, and have the authority to sign-off decisions on behalf of their stakeholders. The function of the governance group is to look strategically across the sector/industry included in the review and consider the current and future workforce development needs and associated qualifications.

The Governance group members are:

Representation / Name / Organisation
Private sector / Naomi Aporo / Senior Consultant, Business Advisory Ernst and Young
Qualification Developer/Provider / Neville King / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Provider / Linda Te Aho / Senior Lecturer, The University of Waikato
Industry / Victor Main / Certified Trainer, Specialist / Technical Writer
Industry / Murray McGregor / Māori Trustee
Qualification Developer / Keri-Anne Stephens / NZQA

The Governance Group Terms of Reference is attached to this Plan as Appendix 1.

Review Working Group

Representing key stakeholders with experience in qualification development and delivery, the Review Working Group will undertake the initial qualification develop work including the development of strategic purpose statement/s and qualification outcome statement/s (including graduate profile/s).

The Review Working Group members are:

Representation / Name / Organisation
Iwi / Tame Te Rangi / Ngāti Whātua
TEO / Sandre Kruger / Anamata
Qualification Developer/Provider / Tina Winikerei / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Qualification Developer/Provider / Merehira Savage / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Qualification Developer/Provider / MikaereTaitoko / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Provider / Terry Kapua / Waiariki
Industry / Tracey Shepherd / Ag ITO
Industry / Paul Sheeran (TBC) / Te Kooti Whenua Māori

The Review Working Group Terms of Reference is attached to this Plan as Appendix 2.

Project Management Team

A Project Management Team will be formed on behalf of the governance (decision) group to:

  • Act as the secretariat for the review and prepare papers for wider consultation.
  • Keep progress, process, outputs, and outcomes on track.
  • Ensure all stakeholders are involved and represented.

The Project Management Team members are:

Representation / Name / Organisation
Wānanga / Kelly Tauroa / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Wānanga / Merepaea Dunn / Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Qualification Developer / Dinah Paenga / NZQA
Qualification Developer / Emmett Isaac / NZQA
Analyst (Te Rautaki Māori) / Erena Mikaere-Most / NZQA
Administration Support / Whitney Nuku / NZQA
MM EQA / Tui Marsh / NZQA
MM EQA / David More / NZQA

Review Deliverables and Milestones

AUGUST
3 Aug / Mail out to Governance group
-initial needs analysis terms of reference
-stakeholder profile & review plan
-communications plan & Background information / NZQA
9 Aug / -Approve review plan
-Confirm Governance Group meeting schedule and approach – hui, teleconferences / Governance Group hui
27 August / Needs survey ends
Survey data collation completed / NZQA
-Complete survey analysis
-Prepare draft needs analysis and recommendations including number and level of qualifications
-Circulate to Project Management Team for comment / NZQA
Finalise needs analysis and recommendations and circulate to Governance Group for approval. / Project Management Team
29 Aug / Map roles & skills to qualifications
Scopenumber of Qualifications, Levels, and Skills (Qualifications & Skills Map) / Governance Group
SEPTEMBER
3 Sept – 14 Sept / Consultation(1) of Qualifications & Skills Map (allow 2 weeks) / Project Management Team
Week of
17-21 Sept / -Complete consultation analysis
-Draft recommendations
-Circulate to Governance & Review Working Group for consideration / Project Management Team
1-2 Oct / -Map skills to qualifications
-Prepare new suite of qualifications
-Develop draft strategic purpose and Graduate Profile Outcome statements
-Confirm Working Group meeting schedule and approach – hui, teleconferences etc. / 2 Day Review Working Group hui
OCTOBER
Week of
8 – 12 Oct / Prepare qualifications for consultation and circulate for Governance Group approval / Project Management Team
17 Oct / Approve qualifications for consultation / Governance Group
22 Oct-
2Nov / Consultation (2) on proposed suite of qualification (allow 2 weeks) / Project Management Team
NOVEMBER
5 – 9 Nov / -Complete consultation analysis
-Draft recommendations
-Circulate to Project Management Team for comment / NZQA
Finalise analysis and recommendations and circulate to Review Working Group / Project Management Team
12 – 15 Nov / Revise strategic purpose and outcome statements / Review Working Group
19 – 23 Nov / Prepare final draft qualifications and circulate for Governance Group approval / NZQA
26 – 29 Nov / -Discuss/approve qualifications
-Confirm qualification developer / Governance Group
Qualification developer
(Tele Con / Hui)
DECEMBER
30 Nov – 7 Dec / Final consultation (3) and stakeholder attestations (allow 1 week) / Project
Management Team
By 10 Dec / Draft review report and recommendations and circulate to project team for comment / NZQA
By 12 Dec / -Finalise review report and recommendations
-Prepare approval to develop application/s, and
-circulate for Governance Group approval / Qual Developer
By 14 Dec / Sign off review report, recommendations, and applications / Governance Group
Submit application/s for Approval to develop / Qualification developer

Ngā Rawa – Resources and Costs

As a principle, all project costs will be kept to a minimum and technology (including e-mail, phone and conference calls) will be used where appropriate to keep costs to a minimum.

NZQA will assume the following costs for the approval to develop phase of the review only:

  • Hui costs.
  • Travel and associated costs for the Governance Group.
  • Travel and associated costs for the Working Group.
  • Where appropriate, feedback and comments can be made by: telephone, e-mail, and letters.

The following support will also be provided:

  • Preparing and disseminating: agenda and related papers, schedule of meetings and meeting records; documents required for approval to develop and approval to list qualifications; consultation documents and collated feedback from consultation
  • Maintaining web pages for information and consultation
  • Completing administrative tasks associated with the review including arranging:

meeting venue and catering

travel

accommodation and meals

vehicle and taxi travel reimbursement

breakfast and evening meal allowances

a fee and payment (when applicable) as stated in NZQA Meeting and Travel Procedures For Third Parties.

  • Monitoring expenditure and advising of any constraints related to the budget for the review.

Further roles and responsibilities will be confirmed once the qualification developer has been confirmed.

Kia Mataara! – Risk Management

The potential risks that may impact on this project are listed below:

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