Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation:
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 our core.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role:
As General Manager, you’ll lead finance, IT, and communications across He Herenga Kura and its subsidiaries. You’ll flourish under this high-trust role which drives strategy, risk management, and team leadership, grounded in kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
As a General Manager, you will also:
- Lead the strategic and operations of finance, communications and IT
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis and reporting
- Oversee financial compliance, audits and contract performance
- Lead a culturally safe and high-performing team across all direct reports
- Contribute to organisational strategy and risk management at SLT level
- Ensure Te Tiriti and cultural competence frameworks are embedded throughout
- Champion technology and communications that empower and connect whānau
Ko wai koe | About You:
You’re a Chartered Accountant with deep finance experience in Aotearoa, coupled with a strong grasp of te ao Māori. You’re commercially astute, people-oriented, and thrive in values-driven leadership environments. It’s likely you will also have:
- CA qualified with 10+ years’ finance experience, including senior leadership
- Proven strength in compliance, budgeting, reporting, and investment oversight
- Skilled in leading teams across finance, IT, and communications
- Deep understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi, kaupapa Māori, and housing policy
- Politically and culturally astute with strong stakeholder networks
- Te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, or commitment to strengthening cultural capability
This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a kaupapa Māori organisation driving real change for whānau.
Applications close Thursday 7 August 2025
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Russell Spratt on 0294463770 or Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 for a confidential kōrero.
