Our Kaupapa – Our Strategy
Our mission
A credible, effective, connected
and highly valued organisation
that makes human rights real
and relevant within and outside
the organisation, confident in its
Tiriti-based aspiration and making
a positive impact for all individuals,
whānau, hapū, communities and
iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our purpose
Our values
He whakamana tāngata –
A life of dignity for all
Mana tangata
– human dignity
Māia, tika, pono
– courage and integrity
Whanaungatanga
– relationships
Strategic priorities
Inclusion,
equality and
belonging
Popularising
human rights
and Te Tiriti o
Waitangi
Eliminating
poverty
Eliminating
violence and
abuse
Organisational
excellence
Outcomes we seek
Outcome 1:
Knowledge of Te Tiriti
and human rights
Outcome 2:
Inclusive Tiriti-based
communities
Outcome 3:
Accountable dutybearers
Outcome 4:
Effective Tiriti-based
remedies
Everyone in Aotearoa
New Zealand knows what
their Tiriti and human
rights and responsibilities
are and feels empowered
to advocate on their
own behalf.
Communities are
welcoming, inclusive and
empowered to engage
with each other and with
government to enhance
Te Tiriti, human rights
and harmonious
relationships.
Government and
other duty- bearers
are held to account for
improving performance
against domestic and
international human
rights and Tiriti
commitments.
Effective remedies are
available to individuals
and communities for
breaches of their Tiriti
amd human rights.
Enablers
Financial resources; highly skilled and engaged Commissioners and staff; established relationships with
Tangata Whenua and national and international networks; effective systems, technology and processes; and
meaningful performance measures
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