Taikura Quality Management System

Taikura is the Quality Management System encompassing the policies and procedures for Whitireia and WelTec business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga).

Taikura means the heart of the tree – this being symbolic of a strong heart, enabling a tall, strong tree with good fruit; strong policies leading to successful students.

There are four over-arching policies which cover all aspects of Institutional life, as follows:

• T1 Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• T2 The Learning Environment
• T3 Evaluation and Improvement
• T4 Quality Management

The Academic policy documents accessible on this website are in seven sections, as follows:

• A1 Academic Quality Management
• A2 Programme Development
• A3 Enrolment
• A4 Learning and Teaching
• A5 Student Support
• A6 Results and Awards
• A7 Research

Published Taikura documents are in effect until they are reviewed and replaced. Taikura documents that are replaced by those created and approved by Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institution of Skills and Technology, will be noted on this site.

Access Taikura

Click on the arrow beside the Section and Subsection to expand and view the documents. Select and click on the policy document you wish to read.