Our new purpose

anzea Auckland Branch3 April 2014

Clare Ward, Chief Executive

This presentation

Our purposeHow we give effect to thisYour concerns

Our purpose

To increase the use of evidence by people working across the social sector so they can

make better decisions – whether it’s about funding, policies or services - to improve the lives of New Zealanders, New Zealand’s communities, families and whānau

The people of New Zealand, New Zealand families and whānau, are strong and resilient

Our focus

Functional Leadership

Set direction (policy, strategy, standards) Improve investment management/

implementation system-wide Shape & develop capability Track and report on performance Contribute own expertise and harness that

of others

anzea concerns

Role conflicts Will reduce the overall focus on evaluation

in government Less work for private providers SuPERU has an unfair advantage Fair processes Development of standards