Ā mātou mahi | What we do
OUR PURPOSE
Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards are the primary source of the voice of whānau within the health system. We focus on ensuring government health agencies understand the inequities and barriers experienced by our communities and advise them on how they can be addressed. Connecting with local whānau and hapū to understand health needs, the purpose of Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards is to represent local Māori perspectives on:
- needs and aspirations regarding hauora Māori outcomes
- how the health sector is performing in relation to needs and aspirations
- the design and delivery of services
FUNCTIONS
As an Iwi Māori Partnership Board we are mandated to fulfill a number of functions. The functions of the Board are to work within the following areas:
Whānau Voice: Engage with whānau and hapū about local health needs and communicate results and insights to Health New Zealand.
Needs Analysis and Priority Setting: Evaluate the current state of hauora Māori to determine priorities for improving hauora Māori.
Monitoring: Monitor the local performance of the health system, and report on the activities of Health New Zealand to Māori in our area.
Influence Investment and Innovation: Engage with Health New Zealand and support its priorities for kaupapa Māori investment and innovation.
Strategic Commissioning: Play a key role in local service planning with Health New Zealand and be supported to take on a greater role in strategic commissioning from early 2025.
OUR VALUES
