He Herenga Kura is a Te Tiriti-dynamic, kaupapa Māori organisation with over 50 years of experience walking alongside whānau to build capability and connection. They deliver whānau ora solutions with aroha, equity, and cultural integrity at their core. Formerly Kahungunu Whānau Services, the organisation has a long history of breaking down barriers, strengthening whānau, and ensuring pathways to belonging through Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Whanaungatanga and Rangatiratanga.
We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as General Manager Finance, Procurement & Information Technology. This pivotal role provides strategic leadership across He Herenga Kura and its subsidiaries, ensuring financial sustainability, operational excellence, and the strengthening of kaupapa Māori practice.
In this role, you will:
- Shape and deliver Finance, Procurement and IT strategies aligned to our kaupapa
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO and Board, including reporting, risk and investment insights
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial performance across the Group
- Build high-performing, culturally safe teams grounded in Kaupapa Māori values
- Strengthen organisational capability in te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural competence and cultural safety
- Ensure sound procurement, policy compliance, governance and contracting practices
- Champion technology improvements, business efficiency and operational best practice
- Build strong relationships across government agencies, iwi partners and sector stakeholders
About You:
You’ll bring significant senior leadership experience (CFO/GM level), deep finance expertise, and a commitment to Kaupapa Māori ways of working. You’ll be commercially and politically astute, known for integrity, collaboration, courageous kōrero, and your ability to guide and uplift others. Chartered Accountant registration and extensive experience in Aotearoa’s finance sector are essential. Experience in IT and procurement leadership is an advantage, as is proficiency in te reo Māori and tikanga.
If you are driven to create meaningful impact, uphold te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice, and ensure whānau have equitable access to housing solutions and wrap-around support, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and lead a kaupapa with heart, impact, and purpose.
To find out more, please get in touch with Peter Campbell on 0272013755 or Russell Spratt on 0294463770 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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