Maori Strategy Unit
The MAF Maori Strategy Unit was established on 1 July 2000 and it is part of the Directorate-General. The primary purpose of the Maori Strategy Unit is to implement the MAF Maori responsiveness strategy. The strategy aims to promote a greater awareness by MAF of Maori issues, increase MAF's understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and help MAF develop more effective relationships with Maori.
Functions of the Maori Strategy Unit
- the provision of a strategic overview on issues facing the Ministry in relation to the Treaty of Waitangi and in the interest of Maori and potentially the relationship of the Treaty to issues facing MAF/Functions/Sectors;
- participation in the policy development and programme design, or peer review of the work of MAF business groups;
- advising on Maori relationship management and the design of Maori consultation processes;
- the maintenance of external relationships within the public sector and with Maori and Maori organisations;
- advising on the management of contracts with a Maori dimension; contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of MAF outputs for Maori.
Contacts:
George Ria - Director, Maori Strategy
Ph: 04 894 0603
george.ria@maf.govt.nz
Douglas Jones - Adviser
Ph: 04 894 0567
Douglas.jones@maf.govt.nz
Lisa Kanawa - Senior Adviser
Ph: 04 894 0461
Lisa.kanawa@maf.govt.nz
Erica Gregory - Senior Adviser
Ph: 04 894 0269
erica.gregory@maf.govt.nz
Morag Carpenter - Executive Support
Ph: 04 894 0303
morag.carpenter@maf.govt.nz
Page last updated: 26 August 2009