Mission & Vision

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NZAF has a vision of an Aotearoa with zero HIV transmission, where people living with or affected by HIV flourish, and a mission to prevent transmission, reduce stigma and maximise the wellbeing of those most affected by HIV.

NZAF seeks to be a responsible, credible and accountable organisation that values an informed, strategic and education-based approach to tackling New Zealand’s HIV epidemic. We are a community-centred organisation and are committed to promoting biculturalism and diversity that is representative of Aotearoa.

Vision

An Aotearoa with zero HIV transmission where people living with or affected by HIV flourish

Moemoea

Kia kore ngā mate Whakaruhi Ārai Kore, kia hiki te oranga ō te tāngata ī roto ō Aotearoa, kia puawai

Mission

Prevent transmission, reduce stigma and maximise the wellbeing of those most affected by HIV

Whakatakanga

Whakakahore te mate, whakaiti te poapoa me whakakaha te oranga ō ngā tāngata e pā ana ki te Whakaruhi Ārai Kore

Our Values

Leadership/Manukura

We have a proud history of being at the forefront of the HIV response in New Zealand. We act with conviction and inspire change. We are courageous and set audacious goals. We hold ourselves to account.

Knowledge/Mātauranga

We have a strong commitment to providing evidence-based programmes and services. We are constantly learning and we adapt and innovate for greater impact. We are committed to sharing information with the communities we serve.

Inclusiveness/Kotahitanga

We respect and value each other and our communities. We thrive on our diversity and are committed to equality and equity in the work we do. We build and nurture partnerships because we recognise the value in collective strength.

Integrity/Tika

We are committed to doing what is right. We act with integrity and stand up for what we believe in. We recognise our duty of care to the communities we serve.