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.
