Whānau Business Coordinator

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Christchurch, Invercargill

Description

Permanent, Full Time
Invercargill

Kia hiwa rā!

The Regional Investment Fund of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is seeking a talented Whānau Business Coordinator to support the establishment of a thriving Ngāi Tahu tribal economy. This is an exciting opportunity that will work directly to ensure the aspirations of whānau pākihi are met.

The Whānau Business Coordinator will be instrumental in ensuring the Regional Investment Fund has the mechanisms and support structures in place to deliver on our objectives. This will involve engaging with whānau business, supporting the Programme Leader – Puna Pākihi with strategic business modelling and relationship management, and generally supporting the day-to-day mahi of the Puna Pākihi kaupapa.

We are looking for exceptional individuals with:

• An undergraduate qualification in a relevant field
• 2 years+ experience in a business advisory position; preferably, with SMEs
• Proven experience within the Māori business sector
• Proven experience with people development frameworks
• Proven experience with legal frameworks for regional development entities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven relationship management skills
• Familiarity with the Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to the work of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
• A passion to work and engage with Papatipu Rūnanga and Ngāi Tahu whānau

The successful applicant will have a strong affinity for the needs and aspirations of our Ngāi Tahu whānui. Alongside this, they will have an understanding of, or an eagerness to, learn and engage with Ngāi Tahu values and te reo Māori. Ka tika!

Mō mātou – About us

The Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is a dynamic organisation that exists to ensure that the benefits of the Settlement are enjoyed by Ngāi Tahu Whānui now and for future generations “Mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei” (for us and our children after us).

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, investing in the professional and cultural development of our kaimahi (employees). We offer a supportive, dynamic and excellence driven workplace where we embrace diversity and inclusion. As a flexible employer we are happy to discuss options that may work for you and the business to support a work-life balance and the needs of your whānau.

Want to know more? You can find the position description below, or for confidential enquiries please contact Sarah Gordon, HR Strategic Lead at [email protected].

Apply now - nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!