👑 Rangatiratanga Leadership Self-Assessment

Discovering Your Leadership Strengths | Unit 6: Future Rangatiratanga | Years 9-10

What is Rangatiratanga Leadership?

Rangatiratanga means chieftainship, sovereignty, and self-determination. But it's not about power over others—it's about responsibility to others. Rangatira leaders serve their communities with integrity, wisdom, and care.

This assessment helps you discover your leadership strengths and identify areas for growth. Be honest—there are no right or wrong answers, only opportunities to learn.

Part 1: Core Rangatirat Values—How Do You Rate?

For each value, honestly rate yourself from 1 (needs work) to 5 (strong):

🤝 Manaakitanga (Care & Generosity)

I actively care for others' wellbeing. I share resources. I welcome newcomers and make people feel valued.

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Rarely
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Always

🌿 Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship)

I protect the environment. I think long-term (7 generations). I take responsibility for resources entrusted to me.

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Rarely
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Often
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Usually
5
Always

👂 Whakarongo (Deep Listening)

I listen more than I speak. I seek to understand before being understood. I value others' perspectives.

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Rarely
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Often
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5
Always

💪 Toa (Courage)

I stand up for what's right, even when it's difficult. I speak truth to power. I'm not afraid to challenge injustice.

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Rarely
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Often
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Always

🎯 Whakapono (Integrity & Trust)

I keep my word. My actions match my values. People trust me because I'm consistent and honest.

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Rarely
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Always

🌱 Ako (Continuous Learning)

I'm always learning and growing. I admit when I'm wrong. I seek feedback and use it to improve.

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Rarely
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Always

Part 2: Reflection & Growth

🌟 My Strengths:

Which values did you rate highest? Give a specific example of when you demonstrated this strength.

My top strength: _________________________________

Example: ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

📈 Areas for Growth:

Which value needs the most work? Why do you think this is challenging for you?

Area to develop: _________________________________

Why it's challenging: ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

🎯 Action Plan:

Choose ONE value to focus on this term. What are 3 concrete actions you'll take to strengthen it?

Focus value: _________________________________

Action 1: ________________________________________________________________

Action 2: ________________________________________________________________

Action 3: ________________________________________________________________

🚀 Part 3: My Leadership Project

Great leaders don't just talk—they act. Design a small project that demonstrates rangatiratanga in your school or community.

Project Idea:

Which rangatiratanga values will it demonstrate?

Who will benefit?

Timeline & Next Steps:

How will I measure success?

🌟 Extension: Interview a Leader

Find someone in your community who demonstrates rangatiratanga leadership. Interview them: What values guide them? What challenges have they faced? What advice would they give you?

Leader I interviewed: _________________________________

Key insights:

📚 Teacher Notes:

  • This assessment works best as a beginning-of-unit baseline and end-of-unit reflection
  • Encourage peer feedback: Have students identify rangatiratanga strengths in each other
  • Connect to school leadership opportunities: student council, cultural groups, peer mentoring
  • NZC Links: Key Competencies (all five), Values (Respect, Integrity, Excellence)