Office of Māori Development
While all staff are involved in the implementation of the University's Māori Strategic Framework, ultimate responsibility for this resides with the Office of Māori Development and with the University's senior management team.
The University established the Office of Māori Development ( OMD ) following Council's endorsement of its Māori Strategic Framework ( MSF ) in 2007 (see also information on the MSF 's developmental history). The 2005 Treaty of Waitangi Stocktake clearly identified that while a large and varied range of activity was occurring in the area of Māori development, it lacked a cohesive 'map' as well as clear, centralised leadership. The development and implementation of the MSF therefore initiated an institutional change for the University, led from the Vice-Chancellor's Office. It 'normalised' Māori development at the University, and has since become a natural part of life across all of the University's four campuses.
The main role of the OMD is to provide leadership to both academic and service divisions and to create opportunities for information sharing, clear communication and collaboration, enabling the MSF to move off the page and into the workplace.
The Office also manages the University's Treaty partnerships and a variety of other projects associated with Māori development.
Acting Interim Director
Rhonda Bryant
Kāi Tahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine
Tel +64 3 479 8738
Email rhonda.bryant@otago.ac.nz
Executive Assistant
Karin Fraser
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Hine, Te Rarawa
Tel +64 3 479 8081
Email karin.fraser@otago.ac.nz
Contact Karin to receive a copy of the Māori Strategic Framework.
Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa | Project Manager
Karamea Pēwhairangi
Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāpuhi, Kāi Tahu
Tel +64 3 479 4272
Email karamea.pewhairangi@otago.ac.nz
Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa | Project Manager
Kiritea Smith
Ngai te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui, Tainui
Tel +64 3 479 8074
Email kiritea.smith@otago.ac.nz
Kaitohutohu Māori
Hata Temo
Tūhoe
Tel +64 3 479 4277
Email hata.temo@otago.ac.nz