Values

Values guide our actions and are at the core of all relationships when working in health. By embodying these shared values, kaimahi can enable better experiences and outcomes for tāngata whai ora and whānau.

Respect

We respect tāngata whai ora and whānau, their world views, values, and choices they make. We believe respect is fundamental to all human relationships. We understand respect as a right.

Manaaki

We support, care for, tend to, and show generosity to others in all that we do. We seek to uphold the dignity, and protect and enhance the mana of others through our work. We take time to know people and what is important to them, and establish positive and authentic relationships.

Hope

We believe that hope is fundamental to wellbeing, and a life that has meaning and value for the person is always possible. We support people to have hope.

Kotahitanga

We work together in unity and with a common purpose to promote wellbeing. We weave together the rich diversity of our perspectives, acknowledging the work of those who have come before us, to enhance our collective effectiveness.

Wellbeing

We focus on wellbeing, encompassing all dimensions of health: tinana (physical), hinengaro (mental and emotional), whānau (social), and wairua (spiritual). We work to understand tāngata whai ora perspectives of wellbeing.

Whanaungatanga

We believe that a sense of connection and belonging is fundamental to wellbeing. We prioritise being in relationship with people and support their relationships with others, to enhance a sense of belonging for all. We value communities and connections to communities.