General Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job General Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Leadership role
• Operational management & delivery
• Progress iwi aspirations

• Leadership Role • Operational Management & Delivery • Hawke's Bay based •

Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust is a Treaty of Waitangi Post Settlement Governance Entity and signed a Deed of Settlement with the Crown on 25 May 2013.  It represents the collective interests of around 5,400 registered tribal members.  The Trust has developed a governance and organisational structure to manage the assets obtained through the Settlement and set up a commercial company called Maungaharuru-Tangitū Limited (MTL) which has continued to grow its commercial assets.   The Trust is looking to appoint a General Manager (GM) to take the Trust into the next phase of development to continue to progress iwi aspirations.

Reporting to the Board, the GM will be accountable for effectively leading and managing the Trust’s operations and activities, whilst ensuring that the outcomes of the Trust’s strategic direction are met. The GM leads a small team that operationalises the strategic plan to achieve outcomes across five strategic focus areas: - Strong people; Strong Marae & Culture; Strong Hapū Economy; A Treasured Environment and Maungaharuru-Tangitū Group – A Great Organisation.  The GM will need to form close relationships with iwi stakeholders and develop strategic alliances with organisations across social, health, cultural, youth, education, and environmental sectors, while managing the risks and protecting assets.

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• A proven track record as a GM or senior manager within a reasonably sized and complex business. 
• A “hands on” management approach and you will be expected to lead from the front understanding the value of relationships and reputation.
• The ability to work in a kaupapa Māori environment and to translate Māori knowledge into mainstream frameworks, as well as a sound knowledge of tikanga Māori.
• The capacity to make things happen, develop teams and build a strong culture through a nurturing leadership style, political savvy and strong personal values.
• A community development orientation using a partnership and solution-based approach to driving projects and initiatives. 
• Some knowledge of relevant legislation and its application (such as settlement legislation and RMA), as well as an appreciation of tribal history in the Hawkes Bay could be useful.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is essential.

The role is based in the Hawke's Bay with access to a range of high quality lifestyle opportunities. It is an exciting role with influence and profile, and will play an integral part in achieving key strategic goals to continue to grow the reputation of MTT as a credible partner, as well as maximising opportunities for the future of the Trust’s beneficiaries in the post settlement era.

For more detailed job-related information and confidential enquiries please ring Jenna Dunn on 021 347 379. To apply, please email a Cover Letter and current CV to [email protected].  Also visit www.tangoio.maori.nz for more information.