Background to this synthesis presentation:

Oranga Tamariki sites have responded to the need for better
engagement and cultural practices with tamariki and whānau
Māori in a range of ways including the trial of Māori Specialist
Roles either within Oranga Tamariki or through contracting with
iwi or Māori organisation(s).

While a range of positions fall in to this category the synthesis is
concerned with roles that are directly linked to the Enhancing
Tamariki and Whānau Participation in Decision Making
programme of work in the care and protection and youth justice
systems (inclusive of care).

Two roles in particular have informed this synthesis with
supporting evidence from an Iwi initiative. These roles are the
Kairaranga ā-Whānau and Iwi FGC Co-ordinators. (From the presentation).

The four appendices include the reports which informed this synthesis. The published reports referred to in this synthesis are also included in the NZFVC library. Record #6441