Stage Two: Deep dive

Independent assessment

Stage two of Te Korowai includes an onsite visit that usually lasts two to three days, depending on the size of your council. During this time, the assessors will meet with your elected members, leadership team, staff, Māori and iwi and stakeholders to get a full understanding of your operations. Before the visit, you’ll need to complete the Integrity Survey and Performance Assessment Framework. This visit is a great chance for a thorough, 360-degree review of your organisation, where you can share both your successes and challenges. All discussions are held in a safe, non-judgmental setting, which is essential for getting an accurate picture of your council’s performance and development needs.

After the visit, assessors will evaluate your council’s performance in priority areas 1-4, using data gathered during the visit. Your performance evaluation and development benchmarks will be based on both the evidence you provided in the Performance Assessment Framework and what was observed during the onsite visit.