General Manager – Mana Ahurea

3 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te RÅ«nanga o NgÄi Tahu Full time

Advertised on behalf of Aukaha Limited.

  • Exciting journey that blends culture, innovation and leadership.
  • Full-time role based in Ōtepoti Dunedin.
  • Capture and embed Kāi Tahu identity into development projects.

Aukaha (1997) Ltd is a Kaupapa Māori Charitable Organisation based in Otago that works for Mana Whenua in the areas of environment, health, social services, and cultural and economic development. We are owned and governed by five Kāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnaka:

  • Te Rūnanga o Waihao
  • Te Rūnanga o Moeraki
  • Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki
  • Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou
  • Hokonui Rūnanga

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey that blends culture, innovation, and leadership? We're looking for a dynamic and passionate General Manager.

As the General Manager - Mana Ahurea, you'll be leading a team of talented and passionate design professionals at the forefront of promoting Cultural Design Integration, Cultural Narratives, and facilitating the delivery of Cultural Workshops and translation requests. With your generative leadership skills, you'll be working hand in hand with partners, stakeholders, and clients. You'll be the driving force behind the successful delivery of Mana Ahurea projects, ensuring mana whenua are engaged and informed every step of the way.

Within This Role, You Will Be Responsible For:
  • Leading and inspiring the Mana Ahurea team, empowering them to achieve the cultural aspirations of papatipu rūnaka. Fostering an environment of growth and excellence through regular reviews and providing the right training opportunities.
  • Collaborating with the Leadership team, you'll oversee the development and delivery of various cultural services like Art & Urban Design, Translations, Cultural Workshops, and more.
  • Your ability to connect with iwi, rūnaka, and stakeholders will be essential. Staying updated on regional and national affairs, providing expert advice and support to your team and rūnaka representatives.
  • Developing, evaluating, and executing annual work plans and budgets.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
  • Alignment with Aukaha values, authenticity, and accountability.
  • Proven experience in project planning and management.
  • Financial and analytical skills and the ability to manage a wide-ranging work portfolio.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and produce well-written reports.
  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including iwi, communities, and local government.
  • Commitment to meeting the aspirations of mana whenua and promoting Kāi Tahu cultural values.
  • Full, clean driver's license.
  • Previous experience working in a kaupapa Māori environment, utilising te reo me ona tīkaka is advantageous, but not required.

Aukaha is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi in committing to bicultural responsiveness, equal employment opportunities and workforce development. We offer a competitive salary and scope to develop your skills. With a flexible and autonomous working environment, we also provide staff benefits that ensure a good work-life balance.

Please apply via our website directly: https://aukaha.co.nz/work-with-us/

We will be screening applications as they come in, so don't delay in applying for this exciting role

Applications close Friday 28 March, 5pm.

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