Recognition of Te Aro Māori me ōna Tikanga Clause Samples

Recognition of Te Aro Māori me ōna Tikanga. ‌ The Ministry acknowledges the mana of Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga, its necessity, and the significant benefits all employees and Ministry business realise from Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga expertise in the workplace. 10.2.1 The Ministry has, in consultation with the PSA, and employees developed a policy which upholds the mana of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga use in the workplace. 10.2.2 Where the employee provides te reo Māori me ōna tikanga expertise informally and formally, their contribution will be recognised in a culturally appropriate and respectful way which aligns with the Ministry’s He Huarahi Pai and PSA’s Ngā Kaupapa principles. 10.2.3 The Ministry acknowledges the cultural responsibilities speakers of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga bear. Management will respectfully accept the employee’s decision should they decline to provide te reo Māori me ōna tikanga expertise, always. 10.2.4 Where employee(s) is/are called upon for te reo Māori me ōna tikanga expertise for formal and informal processes, they can apply for the Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga Recognition Allowance, as a formal acknowledgement of the provision of Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga expertise given irrespective of: • time between each request and • number of requests