Guidelines
The guidelines for Tū Rangatira are based on the metaphor of the korowai.
Regarded as a taonga tuku iho, a treasure handed down from generation to generation, the korowai has a strong parallel with the whakataukī E kore au e ngaro, te kākano i ruia mai i Rangiātea.
The concept of the korowai provides the guidelines with their three key aspects: te aho tapu, whenu and ngā aho.
Te Aho Tapu – Focus on Learners
Te aho tapu, the first and main thread of the korowai, represents a strong focus on learners and for the purposes of Tū Rangatira is titled ‘Ngā Mokopuna’, representing Māori learner success.
Whenu – Seven Key Roles of Leadership
The whenu of the korowai descends from te aho tapu. Each of the whenu depicts a key role of the leader:
| 1. He Kaitiaki | guardian |
| 2. He Kaiwhakarite | manager |
| 3. He Kanohi Matara | visionary |
| 4. He Kaiako | teacher and learner |
| 5. He Kaimahi | worker |
| 6. He Kaikōtuitui | networker |
| 7. He Kaiarataki | advocate |
Ngā Aho – Seven Key Areas of Focus
The aho of the korowai weaves through the whenu, binding the korowai together as a wearable garment. Each of the aho depicts a key focus area for leadership:
| 1. Mana Mokopuna | placing the learner at the heart |
| 2. Mana Wairua | spiritual and holistic well-being |
| 3. Mana Tangata | recognising that relationships are critical to effective practice |
| 4. Mana Reo | the preservation of te reo Māori |
| 5. Mana Tikanga Māori | customs and protocols |
| 6. Mana Mātauranga Māori | Māori discourses and knowledge |
| 7. Mana Ā-Kura | the uniqueness of each kura |
