摘要：This paper explores what it takes to develop a common languageand shared sense of purpose between Māori and the high-techscience sector. Robotics and automation, 3-D printing, sensors,and digital technologies are shaping New Zealand’s economy infundamental ways. If, as envisioned under New Zealand’s VisionMātauranga policy, Māori contribution to economic growththrough distinctive Indigenous innovation is to be recognised andvalued, then how this happens in these frontier science domainsrequires investigation. Findings are presented from the first phaseof a longitudinal study of one National Science Challenge: Sciencefor Technological Innovation (SfTI) – Kia Kotahi Mai, Te Ao Pūtaiaome te Ao Hangarau. Collecting a variety of data from science,business and Māori participants, the findings suggest that whilethere is enabling macro policy, organisational and science teamhuman and relational capacities require recalibrating. The authorsoutline a model of how this can be done through a focus onmātauranga (knowledge), tikanga (practice) and kaupapa (focusareas) and how SfTI is reshaping its organisational practice toalign to this model. The research also identifies the important roleof the science intermediary as crucial to this alignment within teams.
