Announcement

About Te Taura Ora ō Waiariki

Te Taura Ora ō Waiariki is the legislated Te Arawa Iwi Māori Partnership Board for Rotorua and surrounding areas. Established under the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, the organisation represents Te Arawa perspectives on health needs and aspirations, monitors health sector performance, and influences the design and delivery of health services to Te Arawa whānau and Māori  that reside in the area. Through their mahi, they seek to improve hauora outcomes and ensure the voice and aspirations of Te Arawa are realised.

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of Māori health advocacy and systems change. As -Tumu Whakarae (General Manager), you will work closely with the Board to develop and implement Te Taura Ora o Waiariki’s operational strategy, manage key relationships with Te Arawa Iwi and Hapū, health system partners, and ensure the organisation operates with excellence, integrity, and strong cultural grounding.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in Rotorua, offering the opportunity to make a lasting and meaningful difference for Te Arawa whānau and the wider Māori health sector.

Ngā Haepapa Matua | Key Responsibilities

• Developing and leading the operational Business Plan in conjunction with the Board
• Support the Board to maintain and enhance relationships with Te Arawa Iwi, Hapu, and health entities.
• Providing strategic advice across contracting, partnerships, policy alignment and stakeholder relationships
• Establishing and maintaining financial controls, budgeting and financial reporting frameworks
• Building and sustaining key relationships with Te Whatu Ora, Ministry of Health, Hauora Māori Advisory Committee, National and Regional IMPB networks, iwi, hapu, whānau, local providers and community partners
• Leading policy development and quality assurance to guide organisational practice
• Overseeing monitoring and reporting frameworks that reflect whānau voice and sector performance
• Embedding Mātauranga Māori and Te Arawa tikanga across all organisational functions
• Managing and developing a high-performing team with a culture of respect, accountability and excellence

Ngā Āhuatanga Matua | Key Attributes

• Proven executive or senior management experience, ideally within health, social services, policy or Māori development sectors
• Sound knowledge of kaupapa Māori principles, tikanga and kawa, with a genuine appreciation of te reo Māori
• Strong financial management capability including budgeting, reporting and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain complex stakeholder relationships across iwi, hapu, government, and community 

Me Pēhea te Tono | How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving hauora outcomes for Te Arawa and are ready to lead an organisation committed to meaningful and transformative change, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply online with your cover letter and CV addressed to Kellie Hamlett, Recruitment Specialist at Talent ID Recruitment Ltd.  Applications close 16th March 2026 and will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.