We use an adaptation of Pohatu’s Mauri Model* to evaluate competency.
This model focuses on fulfilling one’s potential through journeying to acquire knowledge; where Mauri represents the common centre of an individual from which all energy emanates and from which everything draws. As such Mauri informs how and why activities should be undertaken and monitors how well such activities are progressing towards their intended goals (Pohatu, 2011).
The model, as adapted for self-evaluation, acknowledges four states of being; Mauri Moe (an inactive or latent state of being), Mauri Oho (a state of beginning potential where one is actively engaged albeit at an emerging level), Mauri Tū (a state of being awake to possibilities and active participation – where one is able to “stand and deliver”) and Mauri Ora (a state of being fully transformative).
When engaging with Unitec Competencies, you will be asked to evaluate yourself against several behavioural statements for each of the competencies using a scale based on Pohatu’s Mauri* Model:
| Mauri Moe | Inactive | You have not yet demonstrated these behaviours. |
| Mauri Oho | Emerging | You have begun to explore opportunities to practice and develop these behaviours but are not yet consistently demonstrating them. |
| Mauri Tū | Demonstrating | You consistently demonstrate this competency and actively look for opportunities for further growth. |
| Mauri Ora | Modelling | You are considered a role model for this competency and support others to develop in this area. |
*Pohatu, Taina Whakaatere. (2011). “Mauri – Rethinking Human Wellbeing.” MAI Review, 3, np. Retrieved from http://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=FL10697584.