Values-Based Co-Design Framework
Kia Kotahi Partnership in Design
Engaging whānau and communities in designing services that meet their needs through proven, values-led approaches.
Kia Kotahi — to be as one. True transformation in healthcare happens when services are designed with communities, not just for them. Our values-based co-design framework puts whānau and community members at the centre of service development, recognising that they are the experts in their own needs.
We support organisations to implement meaningful co-design processes grounded in partnership, leading to services people actually want to use and that deliver better outcomes.
The Framework
Six Phases of Partnership in Design
Whakamana
Respect for all
Timatanga, Karanga mai, kōrero mai, mā wai?
Have an inclusive approach from the beginning.
Ōritetanga
Equality
Whai whakaro
Considerate and mindful as we learn, understand the needs and cultural differences of the population.
Wānanga
Observe, listen, learn
Wawata
Dream, define, capture ideas and identify solutions and aspirations.
Mākohakoha
Open mindedness
Whakaritenga
Develop ideas and new directions through alternative thinking.
Mana taurite
Equity
Tuhituhinga
Form and write a plan together.
Tino rangatiratanga
Self determination
Whakamārama
Know, test, prove, evaluate and improve.
Whakamana
Respect for all
Framework gifted by Canterbury Clinical Network
Foundation
Guiding Values
CLEAR - Lived Experience Advisory
Our Community Lived Experience Advisory Rōpū (CLEAR) ensures whānau voices are at the heart of Collaborative Aotearoa's work. They bring authentic perspectives to everything we do.
Learn about CLEARPlanning a Co-Design Project?
Our team can support facilitation, training, or full co-design project delivery.