Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services

4 days ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Shape the future of iwi-led economic transformation

Two newly established opportunities | Porirua | Full-time

  • Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services
  • Advisor – Iwi Business Services

Taumata Search & Selection is proud to partner with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira on these appointments.

About Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is the mandated iwi authority for Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

Through their
Pou Whakamana
programme, they are creating pathways for whānau to build wealth, for whānau-owned businesses to grow, and for people to access services that enhance their mauri ora.

Pou Whakamana represents a step-change in iwi-led economic development — redesigning how prosperity flows to whānau through values-led procurement, financial empowerment, and business support.

This programme is funded, supported, and moving at pace — creating a lasting framework for intergenerational prosperity and self-determination.

Nga Kōwhiringa | The opportunities

We are seeking two passionate, skilled individuals to help deliver this kaupapa:

Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services (#119)

A senior role for an experienced project and programme leader who can turn strategy into delivery.

You'll work alongside the GM Iwi Business Services to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that drive systemic change across the
Toa Economy
— including:

  • A financial empowerment platform enabling whānau to grow intergenerational wealth; and
  • A kaupapa Māori procurement framework redirecting regional spend into whānau-led enterprise.

You'll bring strong project management expertise, experience working in or with Māori organisations, and the ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and kaupapa.

Advisor – Iwi Business Services (#120)

An early-career opportunity for someone organised, curious, and eager to grow.

You'll be the coordination backbone of the Pou Whakamana team — managing project milestones, supporting wānanga and reporting, and engaging with whānau, partners, and stakeholders.

Working in a tuakana–teina structure, you'll receive mentoring and development to grow your capability in project management, procurement, and kaupapa Māori approaches while contributing to meaningful, high-impact mahi.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Whether you're an emerging professional or an experienced leader, you'll share:

  • A strong connection to kaupapa Māori values and a belief in whānau-led success
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
  • Initiative, curiosity, and the ability to work in fast-moving environments
  • A desire to contribute to lasting, positive outcomes for whānau and community
  • To apply for this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

  • This is a rare opportunity to be part of a visionary iwi organisation shaping the future of Māori economic transformation.
  • You'll work with a passionate, supportive team where your mahi will directly influence the prosperity and wellbeing of generations to come.

To find out more, including job description or to have a confidential kōrero, contact:
Naomi Widener

or

or
John Bell

.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Email your CV and a brief cover letter to

, quoting:

  • #119
    (Principal Advisor) or
  • #120
    (Advisor – Iwi Business Services).

Applications close: Sunday 30th of November 2025.

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