Paemanu Director Legal, Risk and Compliance
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of Aotearoa’s largest tertiary education providers, grounded in kaupapa Māori and committed to whānau transformation through accessible, values led education. With a strong national presence and deep community connections, TWoA plays a vital role in shaping futures, strengthening identity, and enabling opportunity for thousands of ākonga each year.
This is an opportunity to step into a newly created director role and shape something that truly matters. As Paemanu Director Legal, Risk and Compliance, you will influence how legal, risk and compliance thinking supports and enables the aspirations of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Your voice will be trusted at the highest levels, helping to guide decision making, strengthen governance and embed an approach to risk that is both proactive and grounded in kaupapa Māori.
- Shape system wide impact
- Influence at highest level
- Embed values led assurance
Ko wai koe | About You
You will bring depth of experience across legal, risk or compliance, along with the judgement and presence to operate confidently in an executive and board environment. Just as important is how you show up. Your ability to build trust, work with integrity, and engage authentically within a kaupapa Māori setting will matter as much as your technical expertise. This is a role for someone who can hold complexity with clarity, and who is motivated by contributing to something with real purpose and impact.
This is more than a leadership role. It is an opportunity to leave a lasting imprint on an organisation of national significance.
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
Applications close Sunday 19th April 2026
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing date.
To find out more, please get in touch with
Russell Spratt on
029 446 3770 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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Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!