Hanga-Aro-Rau worked to be a trusted advocate for Pacific Peoples within the manufacturing, engineering and logistics industries. We supported industry, providers, learners and regional Pacific communities to maximise education and career opportunities and to contribute to productivity for Pacific Peoples and the wider New Zealand economy.
The Lumana’i o Tangata Moana Pacific Peoples Workforce Development Action Plan outlines a clear direction for supporting Pacific workforce development. It guides industry, education providers and community partners to influence positive change in vocational education and training. We invite stakeholders to use this plan to take action and strengthen their own practice across any sector and to support Pacific workforce development in their communities and workplaces.
Read the Hanga-Aro-Rau Lumana’i o Tangata Moana Action Plan
Our work was guided by four priority goals that shaped how we partnered with Pacific communities, industry and education providers. These goals supported our focus on identifying opportunities, strengthening qualifications and training pathways, and recognising the cultural knowledge and aspirations of Pacific Peoples. They also provided a framework for understanding workforce needs and how to work with stakeholders to advance Pacific workforce development in manufacturing, engineering, and logistics. The four goals are outlined below.
Our four priority goals are:
On Tuesday 24 September, we officially launched Lumana’i o Tangata Moana Hanga-Aro-Rau Pacific Peoples Workforce Development Action Plan at Parliament.
It was an evening of magical success and heartwarming messages all around. We were strongly sponsored by MP Rima Nakhle, the National Party Member for Takanini, and supported by her colleagues and opposition Members across Parliament.
We also had a strong presence from our industry, Pacific communities and those within vocational education settings who came to witness a memorable milestone for Hanga-Aro-Rau.
Lumana’i means future in Gagana Samoa and speaks to the vision of a thriving pathway for Pacific Peoples. The Lumana’i o Tangata Moana Pacific Peoples Workforce Development Action Plan was designed as a practical guide that any organisation can use to strengthen Pacific workforce development.
It encourages collaboration between industry, Pacific communities and education providers, and draws on the principle of working together for shared progress. We invite leaders, employers and stakeholders to use this plan to support their Pacific workforce, strengthen culturally informed practice and create opportunities that lead to long-term impact and success.
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