Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive Officer
Detalhes do emprego
Are you a transformative leader passionate about driving educational innovation? Do you thrive on navigating complexity while inspiring excellence? Join us and lead Tātai Aho Rau into its next chapter of growth and impact. Tātai Aho Rau Core Education is a national professional services company for the education ecosystem, a trailblazer in advancing education in Aotearoa. With a steadfast commitment to equitable outcomes for all learners, the team empowers communities through inclusive, future-focused, and culturally responsive learning solutions. Founded on the purpose of promoting educational equity, and with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as its foundation, Tātai Aho Rau offers a range of targeted services and solutions, including professional learning and development, cultural capability building, curriculum design, content development, and research and evaluation. Embracing a powerful vision for an equitable and thriving Aotearoa where every learner, whānau, and community is empowered to flourish. At the heart of Tātai Aho Rau is a dedication to innovation and excellence, weaving together the threads of educational innovation and cultural authenticity. The passionate team of educators, cultural experts, facilitators, researchers, and content developers work collaboratively to break new ground in the education ecosystem. As kaitiaki of transformative learning, the Tātai Aho Rau team are guided by the principles of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, wairuatanga, and kaitiakitanga in everything they do. Embarking on a new chapter of strategic evolution, Tātai Aho Rau is seeking a Tumu Whakarae who shares their passion and purpose. This pivotal role will lead with vision, business acumen and commercial nous, build a high-performing culture, and elevate the organisation’s impact, ensuring that our kaupapa continues to empower the learners of Aotearoa for generations to come. Does this sound like you? About the opportunity Reporting to the Board and leading a team of passionate, high-performing professionals, the Tumu Whakarae is responsible for providing strategic and visionary leadership to Tātai Aho Rau. This role can be Wellington or Christchurch based. A key component of this role is fostering strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships to enhance the organisation’s impact, ensuring its long-term sustainability, and championing equity and innovation. In addition to strategic oversight, the Tumu Whakarae will oversee operational excellence, navigating complex challenges with agility and ensuring that the organisation remains aligned with its values and mission. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity that requires an individual with intuition, empathy, and the capability to inspire a thriving culture. In taking on this role you will:
- Partner with the Board to implement a forward-thinking strategy that positions Tātai Aho Rau as a leading professional services organisation for education.
- Uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support the practice of tikanga Māori across the organisation.
- Lead and empower a high-performing team, continuing to build a culture that aligns with the organisation’s strategy and values.
- Develop and execute strategic and operational plans to ensure the continued relevance, impact, and growth of Tātai Aho Rau.
- Strengthen relationships with iwi, communities, and key stakeholders to enhance the organisation’s influence and effectiveness.
- Foster an environment that values diversity, inclusion, and innovation in every aspect of the organisation’s work.
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