Pou Ārahi

Advertised on behalf of Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated Society.

Location: Ōtautahi | Christchurch

Organisation: Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated Society

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Wairewa Rūnanga represents the collective interests of Ngā Hapū o Wairewa and is one of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga formally recognised under the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996. Our mahi is grounded in our whakataukī:

"Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri a muri ake nei - for us and for our children."

We are a proud, values-driven organisation, committed to Kaitahutanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Rangatiratanga. Our kaupapa centres on the wellbeing of our whānau, protection of our whenua and mahinga kai, and the creation of sustainable opportunities for future generations.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are seeking a confident, self-managing Pou Ārahi/EA/Secretariat for our Rūnanga. This is not an entry-level position, it's a leadership-aligned role for someone who thrives on independence, precision and relationship-based mahi.

You'll serve as the primary secretariat for the Wairewa Rūnanga Executive Committee, Te Kete o Wairewa (our commercial arm), and the Whānau Rūnanga hui. Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing agendas, papers and minutes for key governance meetings
• Coordinating schedules, communications and logistics for the Manahautū and Chairs
• Maintaining operational and administrative systems across our teams
• Supporting financial management, payroll, policy development and reporting
• Upholding our tikanga, reo and organisational values

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience as a senior administrator, executive assistant, or governance coordinator
• Is confident managing competing priorities and working with minimal supervision
• Has excellent relationship skills, able to engage naturally with whānau, iwi, funders and community partners
• Understands, or is committed to learning, te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Xero
• Open to flexible hours
• Experience in iwi, Māori or kaupapa-based organisations is desirable.

He aha te painga mōu | What's in it for you

• Work alongside passionate iwi leaders and kaimahi dedicated to intergenerational wellbeing
• A role where your initiative, professionalism and mana will be recognised and trusted
• Opportunities for cultural and professional development
• A whānau-centred, values-based workplace grounded in Te Ao Māori

Kua tae te wā | It's your time

If you're a self-starter with manaakitanga and purpose, and want to contribute to the future of Wairewa, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply: Upload your cv and complete this form here telling us why this kaupapa speaks to you. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with interviews before the closing date. Applications officially close 5pm October 28, 2025, but early submission is encouraged. If you have any enquiries please email:

Job Details

Reference #

34756

Business areas

Papatipu Rūnanga

Posted on

Monday 13 Oct 2025

Closes on

28 Oct :55

Expertise

Administration & Office Support

Work type(s)

Full-time, Permanent