Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote
Objectives of the Vote
The Government's plan is to improve Pacific New Zealanders' educational participation and outcomes; improve outcomes for youth in skills and employment; and encourage Pacific communities to lead in the retention of their heritage languages. This plan is directly linked to two overall outcomes which are:
- Improved economic well-being and living standards for Pacific people in New Zealand.
- Strengthened Pacific families and communities in New Zealand.
The Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs (MPIA) contributes to these outcomes by work in three key priority areas:
- Improved education participation and achievement.
- Improved outcomes for youth in skills and employment.
- Strengthened Pacific languages.
The Ministry contributes to these outcomes by intervening in the following ways:
Policy advice on issues that affect Pacific Island people in New Zealand
- Leading policy development.
- Contributing to the work of other agencies.
- Conducting research.
- Monitoring key indicators.
- Encourage inter-sectorial exchange.
Relationship building with communities and information sharing
- Engaging and empowering Pacific communities.
- Supporting community enterprise.
- Sharing advice on Government policies and initiatives.
- Two-way communication conduit between government and Pacific communities.
Demonstration of innovative ideas
- Design and management of pilot initiatives.
- Best practice advice and guidance for mainstream programmes.
Nominations of Pacific people to state priority boards
- Providing suitable Pacific nominees for boards and committees in the state sector.
