About Us

Te Roopu Taurima is a kaupapa Māori service that supports people of all ethnicities with intellectual impairments across Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our mission is to provide culturally inclusive, high-quality support that enables tāngata (clients) to live fulfilling, independent lives.

What We Do:

We provide a variety of services to meet the diverse needs of tāngata, including:

Residential support
Vocational support
Out-of-family respite care
Caregiver support
Support for high and complex needs
Mental health services at our whare in Te Tai Tokerau

Our Strategic Plan 2022-2027

Our Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 outlines our vision, mission, and goals as New Zealand’s leading kaupapa Māori disability support provider. This plan helps us continuously improve outcomes for tāngata, their whānau, and our kaimahi (staff).

Our plan includes:

A focus on leadership that embodies kaupapa Māori values
Managing change effectively through clear communication and collaboration
Supporting tāngata to lead full, independent lives
To learn more about our strategy and leadership principles, click the links below:
2022-27 Strategic Plan Overview (full version)
2022-27 Strategic Plan Overview (condensed version)

Our Commitment

At Te Roopu Taurima, our commitment to tāngata and their whānau drives everything we do.

We believe in creating an inclusive, supportive environment where all people, regardless of their ethnicity, can thrive.

For more information about our services and vision, visit our Contact Us page or email us at info@terooputaurima.org.nz.