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Are you passionate about protecting the environment, supporting your community, and shaping a better future? At Otago Regional Council, that’s what we do every day. From safeguarding our land, air and water, to improving public transport, to protecting people and property from natural hazards – our mahi makes a real impact.

Mana

We influence with respect and integrity

• We do what we say we will do.
• We communicate clearly.
• We collaborate, actively listen, and share knowledge.
• We invest in building relationships and trust.
• We have courage to have respectful, hard conversations.
• We empower, acknowledge, and support.

Tika

We do the right thing and do things right

• We value our partnerships and honour Te Tiriti.
• We use best evidence, uphold tikaka (good process), and focus on outcomes.
• We are curious, embrace change, and adapt to new learnings, opportunities, and challenges.
• We embrace innovation.
• We navigate complexity.
• We continuously improve.

Aroha

We show that we care

• We are kind and empathetic.
• We seek to understand and be understood.
• We acknowledge our successes and the successes of others.
• We demonstrate manaakitaka in a safe and supportive environment (welcoming, hospitable, and inclusive).
• We embody kotahitaka (working as one).
• We engage and respond.
• We are fair and unbiased.