Rangatiratanga

• Provision of strategic direction and academic leadership 
• Ensuring the rangatiratanga of Te Wānanga o Raukawa is upheld and advanced with all relevant internal and external relationships.
• Inspiring and driving people to constantly improve academic services of Te Wānanga o Raukawa in an innovative manner to ensure its contribution to the survival of Māori as a people is maximized.
• Demonstrating intellectual and professional leadership locally, nationally, and internationally, where required.
• Managing competing organizational, professional, cultural, and personal demands.
• Ensuring relevant structures are in place to support academic staff to ensure they are research-active and deliver quality teaching. demonstrating outstanding leadership skills and the ability to delegate, coach, consult, give advice, and make appropriate decisions.
• Managing Kāhui Akoranga resources responsibly and making sound decisions that align with our kaupapa and Hei Whakamaunga Atu.

Kotahitanga

• Displaying behaviour consistent with giving expression to our Kaupapa at all times.
• Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with all staff, students, and stakeholders.
• From time to time, as requested, leading Ngā Kaihautū, Academic Board and other hui as appropriate in the absence of the Tumuaki.
• Acting in a way that promotes unity within the organisation.
• Meeting regularly with Ngā Kaihautū o Te Kāhui Akoranga to ensure they are leading their areas responsibly and addressing issues appropriately and within a timely matter.

Pukengatanga

• Ensuring high academic performance of Te Wānanga o Raukawa and that high quality undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes are provided and that Te Wānanga o Raukawa undertakes research that contributes to the survival of Māori as a people.
• Stay current with any developments that progress understanding of kaupapa.
• Pursue creative activity that extends the mātauranga continuum
• Show commitment to growth, development and innovation within your role and encourage others to follow your lead.
• Ensure that professional development is on-going and relevant to the entirety and breadth of the role.

Ūkaipōtanga

• Work with Kāhui Akoranga to prepare their contributions for the annual report.
• Lead and promote a healthy, fair, and inclusive culture.
• Uphold and promote equity outcomes and provide clear leadership focused on the goals of Hei Whakamaunga Atu.
• Maintain a strong presence on campus, kanohi kitea.

Wairuatanga

• Provide direction that creates a balanced work environment and assists the organisation to operate efficiently.
• Provide effective leadership that inspires staff and students with a shared sense of purpose and accountability. 

Kaitiakitanga

• Appreciate and fulfil the extensive diversity of the Pou Akoranga role within the context of Te Wānanga o Raukawa
• Effectively identify, assess, and manage all risks that could affect the capacity of Te Wānanga o Raukawa to meet its objectives.
• Be a Kaitiaki of the Wānanga and its Kaupapa
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to the Tumuaki and Boards of Te Wānanga o Raukawa, as well as external agencies.

Manaakitanga

• Work with the Academic Board to ensure that sound academic processes are developed, and that programmes and qualifications are administered effectively.
• Share time and knowledge with others.
• Be responsive to staff and students who require assistance, guidance, and time.
• Negotiate across boundaries for resolution of problems.

Whanaungatanga

• Assist with all major Wānanga wide initiatives
• Ensure a supportive climate is developed that contributes to the wellbeing, satisfaction and motivation of all staff and students.
• Ensure equity is maintained and strengthened with respect to appointments, promotions, and workload.
• Encourage and support the participation of our founding iwi in all relevant activities. 
• Practise kanohi ki te kanohi where possible.

Te Reo

• Have excellent communication skills both orally and written in Te Reo Māori.
• Encourage all staff, students and others with their studies and confidence in te reo.
• Champion the use of te reo Māori locally, regionally, and nationally.

Whakapapa

• Commit to increased knowledge and understanding of whakapapa and its implications in decision making.
• Be a significant contributor to Hapū and Iwi development.
• Ensure high-calibre staff are attracted, developed, and retained.