Te Rau Hīri

Tihei mouri ora e te motu. He karanga tēnei ki te waonui a Tane e pa ana ki tēnei turanga hou kei raro i te korowai a Parininihi ki Waitōtara.

About us

Established in 1976, Parininihi ki Waitotara (PKW) is a whānau owned and operated business based in Taranaki, Aotearoa. We are kaitiaki of over 20,000 hectares of privately held Taranaki whenua on behalf of our 11,500 Rau Titikura/shareholders.

Te Iho/vision is He Tangata, He Whenua, He Oranga – Sustaining and Growing our People through Prosperity is our vision and is our living commitment to making positive contributions to the prosperity of our people, protecting our whenua tupuna, and building a enduring investment base that enriches future generations.

Our papatupu/investment portfolio has interests in the primary industries, property, tourism, and managed funds. As part of our long-term strategy, we are embarking on a pathway into Renewable Energy. The Te Rau Hīri General Manager Renewable Energy forms a key part of our renewable energy investment strategy within the PKW Group into the future.

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About the Role

We are now seeking Te Rau Hīri General Manager Renewable Energy who is a strategic leader that champions innovation, leads energy developments, and ensures our renewable energy investments deliver cultural, environmental, and economic benefits for generations to come.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Te Rau Hīri General Manager Renewable Energy will lead the strategy, planning and delivery of renewable energy initiatives across the PKW Group. From concept and feasibility through to execution and operation, this role will oversee solar, wind, hydro and energy storage projects that advance our long-term outcomes framework, Te Ara Putanga.

This position combines commercial leadership with cultural integrity — ensuring all initiatives are financially sound, environmentally responsible, and aligned with the aspirations of our people.

Key accountabilities for our Te Rau Hīri General Manager Renewable Energy) include:

· Strategic Renewable Energy Leadership

· Innovation and Development

· Planning and Project Management

· Financial, Technical and Operational Management

· Team Management (People empowerment and development)

· Health & Safety Leadership

· Relationship and Stakeholder Management

· Organisational Responsibilities

About You

You are an experienced and highly capable leader who understands both the commercial and cultural dimensions of renewable energy development. You will have considerable commercial and financial acumen and a proven background in strategic project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex regulatory or partnership environments in the energy sector.

You will also bring humility, courage and a deep respect for tikanga Māori and the principles of Kaitiakitanga — leading in a way that uplifts people, protects the taiao, and delivers sustainable prosperity.

We invite applications from candidates who resonate with the description above and who have the following:

· A minimum of 5 years' experience identifying, developing and executing complex projects, particularly in the energy sector or infrastructure-based projects.

· 5 years minimum people/team leadership.

· Proven commercial and financial acumen within the energy sector.

· Considerable experience in presenting strategic business / investment cases to commercially orientated Boards.

· Proven success in developing and delivering commercial strategies and partnerships.

· Ability to engage effectively with iwi, hapū and commercial stakeholders.

· Commitment to advancing Māori aspirations through sustainable development.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate understanding and empathy with Māori aspirations for Maori economic development and of tikanga Māori.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the renewable energy future for PKW, and our local communities and region, building long-term resilience and prosperity grounded in our tikanga and values. This role is for those looking to contribute their expertise in a whanau-based, dynamic and future-focused organisation based in the beautiful region of Taranaki.

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To request a copy of the position description and application form, or for any pātai, please contact our Te Rau Whakapuāwai (Head of Corporate Services / Jacqui King) via or via phone on

To apply, please submit your Cover Letter, CV and Application Form via this Seek advertisement. We screen applications on receipt, so don't delay Applications will close on Friday 21 November 2025 at 5.00pm.