Kaihautū / General Manager

This role is advertised by Te Rūnanga Group on behalf of Ōnuku Rūnanga . An exciting and meaningful leadership opportunity, to support mana whenua to achieve aspirations for our people and our takiwā. Ōnuku Rūnanga is the modern-day representative of the hapū Ngāi Tarewa and Ngāti Irakēhu, with our marae based at Ōnuku, along the shore of Akaroa Harbour. Being one of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Ōnuku as collective governance rights and responsibilities of the Iwi. 

• have an ecologically vibrant takiwā that is holistically cared for by Ōnuku kaitiaki
• ensure our whanau achieve their absolute wellbeing (health, education, justice, wealth)
• have a culturally rich and thriving marae, hapū and whānau
• be financially successful (Rūnanga and whānau)
• have traditional communities for whānau to live and thrive within
• have a contemporary, vitalised marae that honours our whakapapa and meets the needs of whānau and manuhiri

This role is a mixture of high-level strategic support and back to basics administration and operational oversight. We require a highly skilled, energetic, and thoughtful leader who can bring our core aspirations to life through organised and structured operational plans and support our people (mostly volunteers) to take ownership of those plans and achieve life-changing results for our people.  Our Kaihautū will need to balance high-level quality advice to our governance team with day-to-day administration tasks to get stuff done. Administration/Operational tasks include overseeing our marae bookings, financial management (accounts receivable, payable, payroll), ensuring policies and procedures (including Health & Safety) are up to date and fit for purpose, catering and general supplies, communications, and full secretary services for our Executive hui and Runanga general meetings.  Our Kaihautū will model and encourage team spirit. He or she will draw on his or her own mana to positively leverage and build high trust-based relationships with our leadership team, whānau and key strategic partners. The role requires exceptional leadership and working with our small team to deliver excellence across workplans. Ōnuku Administration Office, located in Sockburn, provides core administrative and policy support to Te Ōnuku Rūnanga. The Kaihautū role is primarily located at our town-based offices, with regular (monthly) trips to our marae.  A good understanding of papatipu rūnanga communities is an advantage for any applicant. An appropriate tertiary qualification is preferred. Proven experience as a high-level operations advisor and/or general manager is necessary.  Applications close at 5pm on Sunday, 14 April 2024. If you require further information or would like to discuss the role before applying, please call Rik Tainui on 0275544133. #J-18808-Ljbffr