INTENT
- To be purposeful – that LTTM is responsive to the needs of children/tamariki and young people/rangatahi at risk, and therefore strives to be the preferred provider of vital social services for families/whānau in the Whanganui community.
- To be effective – that LTTM meets its objectives and the needs of the Whanganui community and its contractors through positive and innovative interventions with families/whānau.
- To lead change – that LTTM equip families/whānau to take responsibility for making positive changes for their children/tamariki and young people/rangatahi.
- To be inclusive – that LTTM actively pursues partnerships with local iwi that will enhance, benefit and further support families/whānau of the Whanganui community.
INTEGRITY
- To remain autonomous and accountable to the Whanganui community.
- To maintain credibility and a high reputation and to be seen as a centre of excellence among stakeholders, community agencies and families/whānau through active collaboration, networking, marketing, liaison and internal/external evaluation.
- To acknowledge and utilise the skillsets that each Board Trustee brings to the organisation.
- To actively explore existing funding providers and their funding capabilities, sustain existing funder/provider relationships and explore new avenues of funding in advance so LTTM maintains viability and sustainability.
- To be an organisation that is “not for profit” but “not for loss” either.
- Employ and maintain highly qualified staff.
INDIVIDUALITY
- Continue to provide early intervention services for families/whānau in the Whanganui community that are unique.
- Always be thinking laterally, creatively and strategically to achieve best possible outcomes for children/young people and their families/whānau.
- To build on and expand quality in-house programmes.
- Continue to empower and up-skill staff with dynamic professional development opportunities.
- Provide a safe and positive working environment that enhances the team approach.