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Te Huatū

Kaikōkiri Mātauraka

Make Your Mark Where It Matters Most

Be the Difference for Rakatahi, Whānau and Education

Initally work from home within the Araiteuru Rūnaka takiwa

Te Huatū is a bold, kaupapa-driven initiative designed to strengthen education pathways for learners, whānau, hapū and communities, that sits under the legal entity of Hono ki Tua Limited. We are seeking an exceptional Kaikōkiri Mātauraka to lead this establishment phase and help shape a transformative new programme grounded in mātauraka Māori and community aspiration.

As a senior leader within the organisation, the Kaikōkiri Mātauraka will build the foundations of Hono ki Tua Ltd, establishing operational systems, nurturing relationships with rūnaka and education partners, and coordinating flagship initiatives including a symposium and sector engagement wānaka. Working closely with the Tumuaki Takirua and Board of Directors, this role will play a pivotal part in preparing the organisation for full programme launch in 2027.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to make a meaningful impact for rakatahi, whānau and the wider education system. You will be doing work that matters, with a competitive salary on offer for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of the operational systems and processes of Te Huatū.
• Coordinate the organisation’s launch, communications, and sector engagement.
• Build trusted relationships with rūnaka, hapū, and education partners.
• Deliver the 2026 symposium and education leaders’ wānaka.
• Support development of a cultural quality assurance framework.
• Recruit and manage the delivery team.

About You

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has experience delivering complex projects or organisational start-up/development.
• Is confident and capable working within kaupapa Māori environments.
• Brings strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Can balance strategic thinking with practical, hands-on delivery.

This is a fixed-term establishment role through to September 2028 with the aim that this position will be extended or be made permanent.

Candidates with strong connections to hapū, rūnaka, education, or kaupapa Māori initiatives are warmly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 17 May 2026

How to Request an Application Pack:

Please send an email with your expression of interest to: [email protected]