Tai Wānanga: A Principle Led Organisation
Tai Wānanga is a kaupapa or principle-led organisation. Tai Wānanga empowers our staff to take initiative and act as long as they are true to the vision. This approach is based on three main beliefs:
- First, people can be trusted if they understand and are committed to the vision
- Second, people will work hard and do the right thing if encouraged and supported
- Third, people will want and take responsibility.
Under each pillar of our vision statement Kia Tū, Kia Ora, Kia Māori we have aligned key guiding principles
Kia Tū
Leadership: We aim to grow confidence and competence. To foster a culture of leadership by building on strengths, passions, values and character
Excellence and Quality: High achievement is at the core of all Tai Wānanga kaupapa and learning experiences. Our expectation is that every taiohi will succeed
Āhurutanga: Tai Wānanga will provide a safe and stimulating environment where students can pursue their learning in a purposeful and exciting way
Innovation: Our taiohi will be encouraged to explore our world, discover their own pathways and innovate solutions
Kia Ora
Mauri Ora: Holistic wellbeing . Tai Wānanga recognises that learning happens best when the whole person is well (healthy) and engaged in body (tinana), mind (hinengaro), and soul (wairua)
Whānau Ora: Tai Wānanga also recognises the importance of relationships particularly whānau support and engagement in the education of our taiohi and its very direct impact on student achievement and happiness
Kia Māori
Mana Māori: Māori succeeding as Māori . Tai Wānanga will commit to aligning with the aspirations of Māori
Te Aō Māori:Competence in Te Aō Māori is expected and will be evident in all aspects of Tai Wānanga.
Our guiding principles are now incorporated within our organisations policies. To assist with the understanding of our principles we have identified exemplars and a list of practices and procedures.
The core attribute of a principle led organisation are the people involved. To maintain and grow the kaupapa we put a lot of emphasis on recruiting the right people, providing high quality induction and ongoing professional development. We insure our future by continually growing leadership capability across a wide range of areas.
