Maori

Womens
Leadership
Summit 2015

- Women Across All Sectors to

Key Strategies for Maori
Accomplish Personal and Community Goals and Maximise
Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Womens Leadership
Liquid Learning is delighted to present the M aori
Summit 2015, an inspirational networking and professional
development opportunity for current and emerging female leaders
across New Zealand.

FEATURED SPEAKERS
Aroha Campbell Trust Chief Executive Officer
Tauhara North No.2 Trust
Mavis Mullins Chair
Paewai Mullins Shearing
Atihau Whanganui Incorporation
Poutama Trust
Rachel Taulelei Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Yellow Brick Road
Dr Kathie Irwin Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Hope Brokers Inc
Wendy Rapana Chair, Maori
Partnership Board
Capital & Coast District Health Board
Paula Collins Chief Advisor Maori

Tertiary Education Commission

June McCabe Director

Sustainable Prosperity NZ Limited
Awhimai Reynolds Managing Director
iWahine NZ
Tina Porou Head of Communications and Sustainability
Contact Energy
Anne Haira Manager, Maori
Relations and Agribusiness
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
Karen Coutts Principal Advisor, Maori
/ Tumuaki
Statistics New Zealand

Ani Waaka Management Consultant, Coach and

Mediator
Patina Edwards CFMW., M.A. Research Consultant, Certified Access
Consciousness Facilitator

Pre-Summit Workshop
2 December 2015
Summit
3 December 2015
Post-Summit Workshop
4 December 2015
Pipitea Marae and Function Centre
Wellington

EXPLORE
Inspiring and empowering stories of
success from respected leaders
Understanding your values and
strengths and how they align with
your career
Balancing your whanau, hapu and
iwi obligations with your professional
commitments
Overcoming common career
challenges and obstacles

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Pre-Summit Workshop

2 December 2015

9.00 - 4.30

Developing and Refining Resilience - Building the Strength for Long Term Success and Satisfaction
In any career or personal journey there will inevitably be challenges and setbacks to manage and overcome. Effective leaders arent developed
by a lack of these obstacles but by how they respond to them and grow from those challenging experiences. Resilience is therefore an incredibly
important trait to possess and develop in order to handle the stressors of your life and career in the most productive way.
Often misunderstood as a form of toughness, resilience combines positivity, self-appreciation and confidence to support individuals through difficult
situations, at work, in the family and the community.
This experiential workshop will focus on practical techniques to reduce stress, build resilience and maintain high-performance and productivity.
Whether this means working in an unfamiliar environment, dealing with unconscious bias or being overwhelmed by family demands, this intensive
workshop will help you to develop the best mindset for success. You will develop a toolkit for overcoming stress and difficult circumstances and
rejuvenating performance in order to optimise your capacity to lead in any sector. This workshop will explore:
The key components of resilient leadership
The characteristics of resilient leaders
Being assertive in the face of adversity
Resilience in practice
Mastering your emotions - Developing your ability to remain clear, calm and focused under pressure
Fostering physical strength and vitality - A key element of effective leadership
Believing in yourself and your abilities
Developing resilience and understanding
Developing resilience as the cornerstone of your leadership toolkit
Leading with perspective and purpose and why strategic awareness trumps both
Optimising your ability to influence through change and uncertainty
Managing personal and professional set-backs effectively
Developing your ability to lead with enhanced emotional resilience and self-awareness

Expert Facilitator: Patina Edwards CFMW., M.A. Research Consultant, Certified Access Consciousness Facilitator
- Ruanui, Taranaki, Pakakohi, Tangahoe) is a certified Access Consciousness Facilitator and Right Body For
Patina Edwards (Ngruahine, Ngati
You Facilitator. She has trained as a BodyTalk practitioner, NLP practitioner and a success coach. Patina has a Master of Arts (Hons) degree in
Ma- ori Studies and continues to attend wa- nanga to learn te reo me o- na tikanga, and contribute to kaupapa Ma- ori research.
Patina is a conscious lifestyle and relationship facilitator and coach inspiring people to realise their limitless potential and unique talents, and by truly
being themselves, make a difference in the world. She sees that wa- hine Ma- ori can be a huge contribution to their wh a- nau, hapu- and iwi, to their
businesses and workplaces and to the world at large.
As a coach, Patina doesnt give people answers. Instead she empowers people to know what is true for them. The obstacles you experience in
professional and personal life can be overcome when you follow your knowing and trust your awareness. In essence, Patina shows people how to do
that so they can create dynamic change in their personal relationships, in their careers, with their bodies and money flows.
Wa- hine who do not want to go through life on autopilot, who desire to be more at ease standing out rather than trying to fit, who are demanding that
their personal health, wealth and happiness are a priority and essential to being an outstanding and resilient leader, will benefit from the diverse tools
Patina offers.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

8.30 - 9.00

Registration

11.00 - 12.30 Session Two

3.00 - 3.20

9.00 - 10.40 Session One

12.30 - 1.30 Lunch

3.20 - 4.30

Session Four

10.40 - 11.00 Morning Tea

1.30 - 3.00

4.30

Close of Workshop

Session Three

Afternoon Tea

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Overcoming Obstacles and Paving Pathways to Success

Summit

3 December 2015

8.45 - 9.15

Registration
Powhiri and Mihimihi

9.15 - 9.25

Tea and Coffee

9.25 - 9.30

Official Welcome and Opening Remarks from

the Chair

8.30 - 8.45

Knowing your value and advocating for yourself

Developing confidence in negotiations
Anne Haira Manager, Maori
Relations and

Agribusiness
Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
11.30 - 11.40 Questions and Discussion
11.40 - 12.10 CASE STUDY

- mana ahua
Kia maumahara ki t ou
ake. Be
steadfast in your unique identity and authority

Kathies career has largely focused on the tertiary

education sector, transitioning through roles including
lecturing, research and then policy. As a leader, Kathie is
always looking for new ways to create sustainable social
and cultural change of the kind that leads to meaningful
economic transformation. She is passionate about giving
back to her community through volunteering in governance
positions. Today she will explore:
Her personal leadership journey to managing partner
Challenges faced, opportunities seized and lessons learnt
- women aspiring to create
Practical advice for Maori
change

9.30 - 10.00 OPENING KEYNOTE CASE STUDY

Stay true to yourself, dont compromise on your

values to get to the top

- women aspiring to leadership roles, it can be

For Maori
challenging to hold firmly to your values and your authentic
self. June has extensive leadership and governance
experience spanning the public, private, not for profit and
- organisations and has navigated the pathway to the
Maori
executive suite whilst not losing sight of what is important
to her. She is a passionate advocate for the advancement
- and women. Today she will explore:
of both Maori
Leading with values and purpose
Maintaining your authenticity and self-belief
- women aspiring to senior leadership
Advice to Maori
roles

June McCabe Director

Sustainable Prosperity NZ Limited
10.00 - 10.10 Questions and Discussion

Dr Kathie Irwin Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Hope Brokers Inc
12.10 - 12.20 Questions and Discussion
12.20 - 1.15 Networking Lunch
1.15 - 2.15

- women aspiring to senior leadership roles face the

Maori
challenge of dividing their time between work, whanau and
community obligations. Juggling these various demands
often presents challenges, but your personal, professional
and community goals can still be achieved through planning
and consideration. This panel will explore:
Strategies to pursue your career objectives whilst
balancing community commitments
Guidance on optimising your time and prioritising your
tasks
Building strong support networks

10.10 - 10.40 CASE STUDY

The art of networking, and the science of paying

it forward

It can be challenging for aspiring leaders to reach their

career goals without the support provided by a strong
network and the guidance of mentors and sponsors.
These personal and professional connections can allow
women to benefit from the experiences of others, to learn
the pathways to success, and to draw on the strength
of fellow leaders. Rachel will discuss the importance
of nurturing and maintaining these relationships as you
progress your career. Explore:
Building a network of support to progress into senior roles
Mentors, sponsors and support - How you can help
others and how they can help you
Creating and maintaining long-term, mutually beneficial
relationships

Aroha Campbell Trust Chief Executive Officer

Tauhara North No.2 Trust
/ Tumuaki
Karen Coutts Principal Advisor, Maori
Statistics New Zealand
Partnership Board
Wendy Rapana Chair, Maori
Capital & Coast District Health Board
Paula Collins Chief Advisor Maori
Tertiary Education Commission

Rachel Taulelei Founder and Chief Executive

Officer
Yellow Brick Road
10.40 - 10.50 Questions and Discussion
10.50 - 11.00 Morning Tea
11.00 - 11.30 CASE STUDY

Know your value and dont be afraid to advocate

for yourself

Across her career in the corporate sector, Anne has

provided strategic leadership and guidance on Maorirelated issues. She has transitioned from a successful
legal career at commercial law firm, Kensington Swan
- Relations within New Zealands largest
to leading Maori
company, Fonterra. Throughout her career, Anne has
developed her confidence and values as a leader. Today
she will discuss:
Reflections on her career and experiences

KORERO (DISCUSSION)
Balancing your work and life

2.15 - 2.40

CASE STUDY
Risk isnt always bad, its about sensible risk. Fast
failure is the best opportunity to taking the next
step

Mavis began her career as a shearing shed hand and

since then has held numerous leadership and governance
positions including Landcorp director, councillor at Massey
University, Director of Two Degrees mobile and Global
Women, chairwoman of Poutama and Atihau Whanganui
Incorporation and committee member of Nga Whenua
- Womens
Rahui. She was also recently named 2015 Maori
Business Leader of the year by Auckland University. Today
she will reflect on her diverse career journey to explore:
Seizing opportunities as they arise to progress in new
areas

PLUS TWO WORKSHOPS!

VALUE PLUS DISCOUNT

Plus Two Separately Bookable Full-Day

Workshops on 2 & 4 December 2015

Receive up to $400 off registration if you

register and pay by 10 September 2015

Creating Opportunities for Personal and Communal Achievement

Managing the challenge of transitioning to new roles
Remaining authentic and true to self
Learning from successes and failures

Mavis Mullins Chair

Paewai Mullins Shearing
Atihau Whanganui Incorporation
Poutama Trust
2.40 - 2.55

Questions and Discussion

2.55 - 3.10

Afternoon Tea

3.10 - 3.50

CASE STUDY
How to thrive in mono-cultural environments:
Walking in two Worlds

- woman, it can be challenging to juggle your

As a Maori
whanau, hapu and iwi obligations and hold down a day job
in the mainstream. In her role at Contact Energy, Tina has
first-hand experience of walking in both worlds pursuing
corporate and commercial goals whilst maintaining whanau
- identity has
responsibilities. In fact, Tina believes her Maori
brought unique benefits to her role and has created her
corporate success. Explore:
Working in corporate environments while maintaining your
cultural identity
Still staying connected in your whanau and hapu and
ensuring an ongoing sense of belonging
Practical examples of the commercial benefits to be
gained by embracing cultural diversity

Tina Porou Head of Communications and

Sustainability
Contact Energy
3.50 - 4.00

Questions and Discussion

4.00 - 4.30

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLE
Advice to my younger self - Distilling take-away
messages from this learning experience

This interactive discussion will provide delegates with an

opportunity to revise the key themes and topics covered
over the course of the two day conference, providing scope
to continue conversations raised, brainstorm solutions to
common challenges faced and reflect on the advice that
resonated with them. Explore:
What advice would you give your younger self?
The best piece of advice you have taken on board (or
wish you had!)
The take-away lessons you can put into practice

Ani Waaka Management Consultant, Coach and

Mediator
4.30

Concluding Remarks from the Chair

NETWORKING RECEPTION
4.30 - 5.30

ABOUT THE EVENT

- womens representation in leadership has
Over the years, Maori
increased within organisations and communities across New Zealand;
however there is still a long way to go. In order to continue to move
forward and increase access to leadership opportunities, it is crucial
- women refine their skills and establish networks to support
that Maori
them in their journey to leadership success.
The Maori
Womens Leadership Summit will offer an exceptional
speaker line up, sharing their experiences and insights in order to
address the challenges and obstacles faced by women wishing to
progress their leadership careers. It will showcase strategies on how
these challenges can be overcome, and the methods that women can
implement in order to ensure that their career goals are aligned with
cultural and community obligations.
The Summit will address the complex and diverse roles that women
take on, providing strategies on how they can increase their scope as
influential leaders. It also explores a variety of strategies and tools that
can be utilised in order to increase self-confidence and assertiveness.
The objective of the Summit is to provide inspiration and a practical
learning opportunity for aspiring leaders to develop their skills to
achieve success.

WHO WILL ATTEND

- leaders in various roles in all
Established, emerging and aspiring Maori
sectors including:

Chief Executive Officers / Managing Directors

Directors / Assistant Directors

General Managers / Managers

Branch / Section Managers

Advisors / Senior Advisors

HR / Organisational Development

Diversity and Inclusion

Leadership Programs / Trainers / Coaches

Womens Leadership Program Managers

Community Programs
- Affairs / Business
Maori

Education / Academia
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Post-Summit Workshop 4 December 2015

9.00 - 4.30

Woman
Enhancing your Self Awareness and Authentic Leadership Style as a M aori

One of the challenges involved in progressing into senior roles is leading others without losing sight of who you are and what you value. For Maori
women, it is important to carve out a career path that is compatible with your whanau, hapu and iwi obligations and values.
- women know their strengths, have the confidence to acknowledge and embrace their cultural values, and can also articulate their
Successful Maori
unique value to the organisation to position themselves for career opportunities. This can be achieved through enhancing your self-awareness and
discovering the unique strengths you can bring to the executive table.
- female leaders to discover and embrace your authentic, values based,
This experiential workshop focuses on allowing existing and aspiring Maori
leadership style. You will be equipped with a practical leadership plan that is compatible with your cultural values and will allow you to pursue your
personal, professional and community goals effectively.
The following areas will be explored:
Identity, authenticity and self-awareness
Reflect on your cultural identity and its impact upon your leadership style
Use self-assessment tools to identify your values, your strengths and your weaknesses
Techniques to lead authentically and effectively
Leveraging your values and strengths as a leader
Understand and strengthen your presence as a leader
Working in different environments while maintaining your cultural identity
Strategies to position yourself for the roles you want
Planning for the future
Consider the next steps for your career
Finding roles that satisfy both your individual and community aspirations
Create a personalised and practical leadership development plan

Expert Facilitator: Awhimai Reynolds Managing Director

iWahine NZ
Of Tainui descent, and one of eight, Awhimai was born and raised in the Waikato and has strong whakapapa links to Nga- ti Ma- hanga. Based in
Wellington since 1998, she tries to get home as much as possible, attending the annual Poukai at her marae, Te Papa-o-rotu, and other Tainui events
such as the Koroneihana. Facebook updates from wha- nau also keep her grounded and informed of whats happening in the whanau,
hap u- and iwi.
Awhimai is passionate about helping Ma- ori women become MORE successful - in their work, their community and their lives. She founded iWahine
NZ to assist Ma- ori women to recognise and develop their leadership skills, move into positions of leadership, and lead. iWahine NZ offers professional
development and support services such as coaching, mentoring, leadership development and employee support services and programmes.
Awhimai has held a number of senior management roles in IT, Treaty settlements, education and health in both the public and private sectors. Her
roles have had a national focus on Ma- ori development. Awhimai is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors and her qualifications include a MBA and
BSocSc(Hons) from Waikato University.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

8.30 - 9.00

Registration

11.00 - 12.30 Session Two

3.00 - 3.20

9.00 - 10.40 Session One

12.30 - 1.30 Lunch

3.20 - 4.30

Session Four

10.40 - 11.00 Morning Tea

1.30 - 3.00

4.30

Close of Workshop

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Afternoon Tea

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