Ngāi Tahu Tourism Looking for Programme Manager at New Zealand Full Time

Permanent, Full Time
Ōtautahi / Christchurch

Kia hiwa rā!

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is seeking a talented Programme Manager – Iwi Capability to uplift Ngāi Tahu whānau in the development of their skills and experience, ultimately contributing to the presence of Ngāi Tahu whānau in positions of governance, leadership, and employment in the modern economy. This is an exciting leadership position with an opportunity to share your expertise and enrich the lives of current and future generations of Ngāi Tahu Whānui.

This position requires a person who can develop, design, implement and manage initiatives to source and attract internship, cadetship and employment opportunities and to recruit appropriate Ngāi Tahu whānau to fill these roles. The Programme Manager – Iwi Capability will ensure the appointment process for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representatives to external agencies maintains effective Ngāi Tahu representation and provide development opportunities for appointed representatives.

The successful candidate will manage a range of programmes that support the development and progression of Ngāi Tahu rangatahi to engage in their iwi identity and to move successfully through their school and career transitions and through STEAM focussed and personal/career development programmes.

We are looking for an individual with:

• Strong knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga, or a willingness and aptitude to develop these skills
• Previous experience with leadership and talent development initiatives, including developing systems to manage these
• Advanced ability to build relationships with external agencies and internal collaborators.
• Strong influencing, communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated excellence in both oral and written communication and ability to write reports and proposals
• Familiarity with the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to the work of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
• A passion to work and engage with Papatipu Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu whānau

The successful applicant will have a strong affinity for the needs and aspirations of Ngāi Tahu Whānui. Alongside this, they will have an understanding of, or an eagerness to, learn and engage with Ngāi Tahu values and te reo Māori.

Mō mātou – About us

The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is a dynamic organisation that exists to ensure that the benefits of the Settlement are enjoyed by Ngāi Tahu Whānui now and for future generations “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei” (for us and our children after us).

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, investing in the professional and cultural development of our kaimahi (employees). You will have a unique opportunity to strengthen your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga. We offer a supportive, dynamic and excellence driven workplace where we embrace diversity and inclusion. As a flexible employer we are happy to discuss options that may work for you and the business to support a work-life balance and the needs of your whānau.

Want to know more? You can find the position description below, or for confidential enquiries please contact Tarnia Jackson at [email protected].

Apply now – nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

With current restrictions in place, Te Rūnanga Group are unable to consider applications from candidates that do not currently have the right to live and work in New Zealand.