Chief Executive

at Mana Recruitment
Published December 26, 2022
Location Hamilton, New Zealand
Category Admin and Clerical  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Chief Executive Mana Recruitment location Waikato.

Who are we the Hauraki Māori Trust Board and Pare Hauraki Fishing Trust were born out of the desire of the Hauraki people to utilise their collective strength as whānau, Iwi and hapū to effectively influence decisions being made about their future and resources. The Trust’s mission is to support the Iwi and hapū of Hauraki to maintain their rangātiratanga, kaitiakitanga and mana tangata status.

Established over 30 years ago, the Trust encompasses 12 iwi and has diversity of assets and services, covering areas such as social services & welfare, commercial investments, fishing and aquaculture. Progressive and innovative in its approach to growth and its place within the community, this position will attract those with links to the local community wanting to further a positive legacy in the region and move with a collective purpose to support the overall advancement, as appropriate of the whānau, Iwi and hapū of Pare Hauraki.

The nature of the position this position is highly strategic in its nature, with prime accountability for the ongoing contribution to the development of the strategic directions of the Hauraki Māori Trust Board and the Pare Hauraki Fishing Trust. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for ensuring that the Hauraki Māori Trust Board operates in a professional and efficient manner in the discharge of its obligations to Iwi. The strategic focus is to consolidate and grow the whānau centred services and community support programmes, design a plan for the transition to the post Hauraki Treaty of Waitangi Settlement environment and provide administrative infrastructure and financial support services.

You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate accounting and financial management systems and providing a framework that provides adequate safeguards to protect the integrity of the organisation. Working in conjunction with Board members, you will help foster and develop positive relationships with Iwi, hapū, and Māori organisations within Hauraki as well as public and private bodies across the greater Hauraki rohe. Alongside the Board, you will help produce an annual strategic and business plan for the Board and Trust and then be accountable for the ongoing implementation, evaluation and achieving the business objectives as outlined in these business plans.

You will have strong awareness of your own culture, namely the Iwi and hapū of Pare Hauraki and will help to develop cultural competence across the organisation in an ability to understand, communicate with, and help to promote the Trust’s vision. Working cooperatively with staff and members of the Board, Iwi, as appropriate Government departments and private agencies, you will already have the skills and experience to form and grow relationships at all levels of the business and across the community.

Essential skills for the role a Tertiary qualification will be highly regarded, as well as extensive experience working within senior level positions.

Skills, experience, and competencies required for application may include the experience to enable seamless integration and quality planning into strategic/business planning process. A robust critical analytic skill set, exceptional ability to think both operationally and strategically with the capability to analyse and recommend well thought out solutions. An intimate knowledge of Te Tiriti principles and obligations and the knowledge and skills to implement the principles to improve the wellbeing of Iwi Māori.

The ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of social, political and/or financial implications of your decision making. Experience leading organisational strategy development, strategic stakeholder management, and government support functions. Deep understanding of Māori culture, values, political and social systems.

Experience in working in Iwi Māori policy, human resource development social services or business is highly regarded. An experienced people leader who is able to positively lead and manage people, strong negotiation skills, HR capability and the ability to uplift the mana of others. High levels of financial acumen and experience providing risk mitigation and risk minimisation strategies.

Strong written and oral communication skills and the confidence to present to a diverse audience alongside a proven ability to develop and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Remuneration is positioned to attract applicants with the demonstrated skill base, and high-level of cultural understanding.