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The Kaiāwhina Workforce Plan is a living document that focuses on achieving the long term vision and continues to evolve and adapt in a dynamic environment.
The Kaiāwhina Workforce Plan Programme Team coordinate and support the priority networks.
The Consumer Focus principles that were articulated at the onset of the implementation of the Kaiāwhina Workforce Action Plan continue to underpin the priorities for the 2020-2025 programme of work:
Diversity and the cultural values and beliefs of consumers and their family and whānau are respected.
Here is what Kaiāwhina Taskforce consumer member Gary Sutcliffe has to say about the importance of the way Kaiāwhina engage with consumers:
“The first of the Consumer Focus principles states: The relationship between Kaiāwhina and the consumer, family and whānau is based on trust and transparency. The most important aspects of any relationship between someone – a kaiāwhina – and the person/people they are supporting or caring for are mutual trust, confidence, and communication. It is essential to the effectiveness of the support and of the relationship, that this is right, RIGHT FROM THE START. The first interaction, contact and engagement must be a positive and authentic experience. There are two expressions in te reo Māori that beautifully describe this relationship: manaakitanga and whanaungatanga. Adopting these values will ensure that the experience of both the kaiāwhina and of the person being supported or cared for, along with their family and whānau, will endure as a positive and affirming relationship.”
Gary Sutcliffe | Coordinator | Health Consumer Advisory Service NZ, Health Navigator Charitable Trust | Consumer Member Kaiāwhina Workforce Taskforce
Our sincere thanks to Gary for his insights and wisdom reflected in the words above.
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The 2020-2025 Kaiāwhina Workforce Plan has five Priorities which are the focus of the work programme.
To gain broad sector engagement and input to the priorities a network of interest-based organisations and individuals, with a commitment to the common agenda for that priority, meet virtually periodically to provide guidance and advice. Network meetings are also called for specific topics to progress the priority actions. Members of the networks bring their knowledge, skills, connections, influence, and passion to the work programme for their priority.
Networks are adaptive and flexible with additional people being invited to join a network for specific topics in order to keep forward momentum and to help ensure that the voices of a diverse number of stakeholders are brought to the table.
The Kaiāwhina Workforce Plan Programme Team coordinate and support the networks. If you are interested in knowing more about the Priority Networks please contact us via email [email protected]
Congratulations to Cathy Cooney, Independent Facilitator of the Kaiāwhina Workforce Plan, who was made a member of the New Zealand order of merit in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Industry Training Organisation, Careerforce developed a campaign aimed at promoting career pathways in care and support, and attract greater workforce diversity.
The first and formative 5-year Kaiāwhina Workforce Action Plan 2015-2020 concluded in June 2020, having helped to build an enduring foundation for the future of the kaiāwhina workforce.
If you wish to participate in the Kaiāwhina workforce plan, please contact the Kaiāwhina Workforce Programme Team, please get in touch.
