Constitution
Responsibilities
Te Mana Whakahaere is responsible for
governing Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in
accordance with all statutory and regulatory
obligations applicable to tertiary institutions
and Crown entities. Members of Te Mana
Whakahaere set the strategic direction of
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and monitor the
performance of the organisation against these
over-arching objectives.
To achieve its obligations, the council
delegates some governance responsibilities to
a number of sub-committees and operational
responsibilities to Te Pouhere (CEO). These
delegations are made through the Delegations
of Authority framework.
Membership
The constitution of Te Mana Whakahaere
defines the make-up of council membership.
The constitution allows for the following
members: four members to be appointed
by the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills
and Employment; Te Pouhere (ex-officio);
one member appointed from Business
New Zealand; one member appointed from
the Council of Trade Unions, one member
nominated by Kīngi Tuheitia; five co-opted
members, one elected representative from
the academic staff; one elected representative
ngā mema
Council members’ report
The members of Te Mana Whakahaere are dedicated to
governing Te Wānanga o Aotearoa with integrity and in a
way that unites kaimahi, management and stakeholders
to achieve the objectives of the organisation. Members
believe that sound, principles-based decision-making at
governance level drives ethical and responsible behaviour
at management and kaimahi levels. In particular, Te Mana
Whakahaere believes in accountability, transparency and
fairness, and acts in the best interests of the organisation
at all times.
from the general staff; and one elected
representative from tauira. The positions for
members nominated by Kīngi Tuheitia and
Business New Zealand are currently vacant.
Meetings
Te Mana Whakahaere has 12 scheduled
meetings per annum, but may meet on other
occasions if circumstances require.
Process
Prior to each monthly meeting, members of
Te Mana Whakahaere receive comprehensive
reports on the management and operations of
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Members also have
unrestricted access to all other information
and records. Meetings are organised in two
parts: a public section where non-confidential
matters are discussed, and a private section
used for discussing confidential organisational
business.
Remuneration
Remuneration for Te Mana Whakahaere
members is determined in accordance with
Cabinet Office Circular CO (09) 5. Members’
remuneration is reported in Notes to the
Financial Statements later in this report.
Sub-committees
Te Mana Whakahaere has established three
sub-committees to help it meet its obligations.
Each of these is described below.
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