Te Rauhaapai Tuakana
(Mentor)

By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Programme Participation
You are expressing interest in participating in the Te Rauhaapai programme as either a mentor or rangatahi seeking a mentor. Participation is voluntary and subject to approval by the programme team. You agree to actively engage in scheduled mentoring activities, including meetings, workshops, and follow-ups.

2. Eligibility
Mentors must have relevant experience and a genuine commitment to supporting others. Rangatahi must be willing to participate in mentoring sessions and take steps toward personal and professional development. The programme team reserves the right to assess eligibility and suitability for participation.

3. Commitment and Conduct
You agree to uphold ngā mātāpono, the principles of the Kiingitanga, which are founded on tikanga and reflect the collective kaupapa of Waikato iwi:

a) Manaakitanga: Our relationships are based on uplifting the mana of all persons through mutual trust, good faith, honesty, humility, respect and reciprocity.

b) Mahi Tahi: Whilst each participant will have their own views and experiences, they will also invite and encourage collaboration where possible.

c) Whakaiti: Humility requires both participants to be modest and respectful and is shown by exercising open mindedness and active listening.

d) Aroha: Respect is demonstrated by showing honour and empathy to others' views, values and opinions. Respect is a value that sets the highest standard of moral character and behaviour and is demonstrated by truthfulness and openness.

e) Whakapono: Trust is built up over time and is demonstrated by the commitment to all the values. Trust requires integrity, where high levels of honesty is exercised consistently through our actions, standards and behaviour.

f) Kotahitanga: By working together and sharing ideas and resources we enhance and advance the interests and outcomes for Tribal Members.

g) Rangimaarie: Rangimaarie persists in an environment where there is transparency, a commitment to openness and honesty and to all the values.

4. Confidentiality
Information shared during mentoring sessions is confidential and must not be disclosed without consent. Mentors and rangatahi are expected to respect each other's privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times.

5. Support and Outcomes
Rangatahi may receive tailored support including career guidance, training referrals, and job readiness resources. Mentors may be provided with orientation and ongoing support to ensure a positive mentoring experience. Participation does not guarantee employment or specific outcomes.

6. Withdrawal
You may withdraw from the programme at any time by notifying the programme team in writing. Withdrawal may affect access to future opportunities or support services.

This privacy statement explains how Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Incorporated ("we", "our" or "us") collect, use, disclose and process your personal information for the Te Rauhaapai Mentorship Programme designed to connect our experienced leaders and professionals with the next generation of Waikato iwi ("Te Rauhaapai").

Please read this privacy statement carefully.

We will collect, use, disclose, hold and otherwise process your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy which can be accessed at Privacy Policy – Waikato-Tainui ("Website Privacy Policy"). This privacy statement supplements the Website Privacy Policy and sets out additional purposes for which we may collect, use and disclose your personal information outlined in this privacy statement, including:

- processing and administering your application in relation to the advertised role on our website;
- administering the Te Rauhaapai Programme for which you are applying for;
- verifying you as a Tribal Member;
- updating your details on our Tribal Register; and
- for such other purposes set out in this privacy statement.

We may also use the aggregated and anonymised data collected from your personal information to assist us with several purposes aimed at improving the services we provide by:

- Analysing trends and patterns to improve the quality and effectiveness of our programmes and services.
- Assessing the needs of our tribal members and outcomes to inform decision-making and resource allocation.
- Reporting to stakeholders and funders (if applicable), about the impact of our services while protecting individual privacy.
- Supporting research and evaluating new initiatives designed to benefit tribal members.
- Meeting reporting obligations.
- Informing and shaping our organisational strategy to better service our tribal members.

Please fill in ALL areas of this application where your personal information is requested. If the information you voluntarily provide is not accurate or complete, we may not be able to consider your application until such information is provided.

In addition to the personal information referenced in our Website Privacy Policy, we may also collect the following types of personal information from you:

- Gender; and

- Your skills and experience;

- Schooling, qualifications and work experience; and

- Your resume or curriculum vitae.

By submitting your application to us, you authorise the release of, and use of, your personal information to and by our kaimahi (including authorised representatives) for the Purposes set out in this application form, including your mentor (if you are a rangatahi seeking a mentor) or your rangatahi (if you are a mentor being placed with a rangatahi).

We will not use or disclose your personal information for any unrelated purpose without your consent, unless required or permitted by law.

Your personal information may be stored or processed by our cloud service providers, including Salesforce, in locations outside New Zealand. These locations may have privacy protections that are different from New Zealand law. Otherwise, we take all reasonable steps to make sure your personal information is kept safe from loss, unauthorised access/disclosure, modification, and misuse. Access is restricted to those involved in the recruitment process or as otherwise required by law.

At the end of the Te Rauhaapai, we will securely destroy the personal information we hold about you, unless it relates to the Tribal Registry or you request otherwise. You may also contact us at any time to ask for your personal information to be securely deleted earlier if you decide to leave the programme.

Your personal information collected by us will be held at 4 Bryce Street, Hamilton in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020. If you wish to gain access or correct your personal information held by us, please contact our privacy officer by email at privacy@tainui.co.nz or at our offices at 4 Bryce Street, Hamilton.