Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Audit

Organisational self-assessment: how Culturally Intelligent are we?

Use this tool to assess your organisation’s readiness and capability to engage meaningfully with Māori.

Leadership and Governance

Our leadership team understands the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work.
We have Māori representation or active partnerships at a governance level.
We prioritise Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in leadership development.

Organisational Culture

Our workplace environment affirms Māori identity and tikanga.
There is clear and visible support for Māori staff and kaupapa.
CQ is embedded in our values and internal communications.

Policies and Practices

We review policies for alignment with te ao Māori principles.
Māori engagement is reflected in strategy, procurement, or hiring policies.
We have clear guidance on how to engage respectfully with Māori communities.

Capability Building

All staff are offered access to CQ training.
We have a plan for developing deeper expertise over time.
Our training goes beyond surface-level te reo and tikanga, supporting genuine mindset change.

Impact and Measurement

We have a dedicated budget for CQ development.
We have KPIs or business objectives around CQ performance.
We evaluate the impact of our cultural initiatives.
We collect and respond to feedback from Māori stakeholders.
We report on our CQ efforts internally and/or publicly.

Your Cultural Intelligence Snapshot

Ka rawe! You've completed the CQ Audit Tool. Your score reflects where you're currently at and where your organisation could head next. Below, you'll find your result rating and some practical recommendations to guide your next steps.

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Where to from here?

The CQ Audit is your starting point – a quick way to assess how well your organisation is engaging with Māori. If you're serious about lifting capability, let’s turn insight into action. Here’s how NAIA can support you:

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NAIA’s in-person CQ workshops are where the deeper work begins – tailored engagements that challenge assumptions, build confidence, and transform relationships.

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In-person workshops grounded in te ao Māori and business practice

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