General Manager Māori Health Equity & Cultural Stewardship
- Shape Our Hauora Future Through Equity and Insight
- Lead with Mana, Partner with Iwi
THINK Hauora is a primary health network committed to strengthening whānau wellbeing across Ōtaki, Horowhenua, Palmerston North City, Manawatū and Tararua. Guided by our values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we work alongside iwi, Māori providers, general practice teams, community organisations and national partners to champion equity and responsive, community-led care. Our focus is on bringing people, data, and kaupapa together to improve outcomes and support healthy futures for Māori.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll lead THINK Hauora’s kaupapa Māori, equity, cultural safety, and data-informed improvement efforts. You’ll work closely with iwi, mana whenua, Māori providers, our Senior Leadership Team and kaimahi to ensure Māori health equity remains at the centre of our decisions and actions. You’ll help bring people together, create space for Māori voices, and guide the integration of tikanga, kaupapa Māori quality approaches, and meaningful insights into our planning and delivery. Your leadership will ensure our partnerships, services, and strategies honour Te Tiriti and contribute to improving hauora outcomes for Māori across the region.
About You
You bring deep experience working with iwi, hapū, Māori communities, or kaupapa Māori organisations. You understand Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and kaupapa Māori approaches to health, equity, and quality improvement. You’re confident engaging with data, insights, and equity intelligence, and you know how to translate these into meaningful action. You’re an experienced leader who values relationships, collaboration, cultural safety, and mana-enhancing practice. Most importantly, you care deeply about improving hauora outcomes for Māori and supporting positive, lasting change for our communities.
Apply Now! Applications Close Midnight 15 February 2026
To find out more, please get in touch with
Russell Spratt on
0294463770 or
Orissa Plimmer on
027 285 1461 for a confidential kōrero.
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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