Kaiurungi Tu

Kia tu Rangatira ai a Rongowhakaata (Rongowhakaata leads with vitality)Are you a creative leader with a deep respect for tikanga and a passion for iwi growth? Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust (RIT) is looking for a Kaiurungi Tu, a rare opportunity focused on integrating matauranga and commercial acumen.Reporting to the Kaihautu, the Kaiurungi Tu works with their senior leadership peers to ensure the sustainable growth of RIT's asset base and the vitality of our iwi and Rongowhakaatatanga. You are responsible for managing your team, assets, taiao programmes, and overseeing commercial projects, all while fostering the voice and kaupapa of our marae and hapu.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Whakaata function; managing Rongowhakaata's assets, developing and driving investment strategy in alignment with iwi values and goals to enhance investment in our people assets and whenua.Oversee taiao programmes and delivery.Lean into our flourishing Native Nursery to empower its continued growth and success.Build strong relationships with TGHL Board, marae, hapu, and stakeholders to support Whakaata kaupapa.Work closely with RIT senior leadership team to ensure collective success and growth of the organisation and iwi.Have a commercial curiosity that opens doors to new opportunities and practices.Be comfortable challenging the status quo and driving system development.Possess extensive experience in commercial strategy, asset management, or project leadership.Have proven knowledge of tikanga Maori and te Ao Maori, with the ability to embed these principles into systems and decisions. Familiarity with Rongowhakaata tikanga, kawa, and identity is desired, but not required.Exhibit strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain respectful and effective relationships.He pehea te tono | How to apply:If you have the skills and heart to guide us, we would love to hear from you before the closing date of Thursday 21 November with interviews planned to commence Monday 25 November.As part of your cover letter, please include how you envision connecting commercial growth with the voice and kaupapa of our hapu.Applications will be managed by People Plus on behalf of Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust. If you have any questions or would like to see a job description, please contact Amber at ****** you have been searching for that role that challenges you whilst making a difference in your community, apply today and be part of something meaningful at RIT.
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