GM Whānau Experience

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Detail information about job GM Whānau Experience. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Key leadership role
• Driving continuous performance
• Led by an aspirational CEO

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Maia is the organisation charged with advancing the cultural, social, development and environmental aspirations of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.  

After a significant redesign over the last twelve months, under the guidance of an outstanding CEO who leads the organisation from the heart and with passion, this new opportunity has been created.

GM Whānau Development

This is a unique and exciting role to encourage strong, vibrant, prosperous, healthy and resilient whānau.  The emphasis is building strong links with whānau, ensuring an excellent experience for people and developing a deep understanding of how best to serve the hapū. 

You will have the opportunity to create partnerships with organisations externally to enhance and advance the outcomes of the hapū in line with the strategy.  You will foster strong team dynamics and internal relationships and drive a high performing team whilst still maintaining the heart and passion of the organisation.  The diversity of the role covers education, culture, social development, and health to name a few.


Ideally, you’ll have:

• Tertiary qualification
• Experience (4+ years) in a managerial role, with demonstrably strong people management skills
• Experience driving continuous improvement
• Demonstrated financial and commercial proficiency, ideally within service delivery
• High degree of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in a complex and dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and partners.
• Passion for social change and for raising the aspiration for our whanau.
• Proficiency in ngā tikanga me te reo Māori an advantage.

Please apply online, including a covering letter and we'll be in touch as soon as we can.