Our purpose

To shape a dynamic system that delivers lifelong learning and equips learners, communities and employers for success

Tō mātou kaupapa

Tāreia te pūnaha kia hihiri, ko te ako taumano te hua – kia rite ai ngā ākonga, ngā hapori me ngā kaituku mahi mō te angitu

Our vision

A resilient, prosperous New Zealand – where every person has the skills, knowledge and confidence to create a fulfilling life

Tō mātou tirohanga whakamua

Kia tū aumangea, kia taurikura ā Aotearoa – kei a te katoa ngā pūkenga, te mātauranga me te whakamanawa e tipu ai te mauri ora

Our values and behaviours  |  Tikanga me te whakatinana

Work together for success

We do this by:

• actively looking for input from others
• crafting a safe, open environment for sharing ideas
• valuing other people’s contributions and perspectives

Mahi ngātahi kia angitu

Mā te:

• rapu whakaaro mai i tēnā, i tēnā
• whakarite wāhi haumaru, whakawhitiwhiti whakaaro
• whakanui i ia tangata, ōna pukenga me ōna whakaaro

Connect with people

We do this by:

• creating culturally affirming spaces with shared dignity
• treating others with kindness, respect and generosity
• supporting who we work with and the work they do

He tūhonohono

Mā te:

• whakarite wāhi whakamana i te tangata me tōna whakapapa 
• whai kia ngākau māhaki, aroha ki te tangata 
• tautoko i tēnā, i tēnā me ā rātou mahi  

Service matters

We do this by:

• asking questions and listening, with empathy, to understand
• helping everyone involved by resolving promptly and accurately
• learning from the people we work with and for

Awhi mai, awhi atu

Mā te:

• whakarongo, mā te ngākau māhaki, kia mārama ai 
• ringa āwhina, mā te ringa hora kia tika te whakatau 
• mōhio he akoranga anō kei tēnā, kei tēnā, ahakoa ko wai 

Do the right thing

We do this by:

• being consistent with our talk and walk
• acting with honesty and accountability, even when it’s hard
• giving it our all and delivering

Mahia kia tika

Mā te:

• whai kia rite te kōrero ki te mahi 
• mahi pono, ahakoa te aha 
• whakapau kaha kia tutuki pai