Two Opportunities : Principal Advisor & Advisor - Iwi Business Services

Shape the future of iwi-led economic transformation

Two newly established opportunities | Porirua | Full-time

Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services

Advisor – Iwi Business Services

Taumata Search & Selection is proud to partner with Te Ru? R? Rangatira on these appointments.

About Te Ru? R? Rangatira

Te Ru? R? Rangatira is the mandated iwi authority for Ngati R? Rangatira.

Through their Pou Whakamana programme, they are creating pathways for whana to build wealth, for whana-owned businesses to grow, and for people to access services that enhance their mauri ora.

Pou Whakamana represents a step-change in iwi-led economic development — redesigning how prosperity flows to whana through values-led procurement, financial empowerment, and business support.

This programme is funded, supported, and moving at pace — creating a lasting framework for intergenerational prosperity and self-determination.

Nga Kowirang | The opportunities

We are seeking two passionate, skilled individuals to help deliver this kaupapa :

Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services (#119)

A senior role for an experienced project and programme leader who can turn strategy into delivery.

You'll work alongside the GM Iwi Business Services to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives that drive systemic change across the Toa Economy — including :

A financial empowerment platform enabling whana to grow intergenerational wealth; and

A kaupapa Maori procurement framework redirecting regional spend into whana-led enterprise.

You'll bring strong project management expertise, experience working in or with Maori organisations, and the ability to lead through influence, collaboration, and kaupapa.

Advisor – Iwi Business Services (#120)

An early-career opportunity for someone organised, curious, and eager to grow.

You'll be the coordination backbone of the Pou Whakamana team — managing project milestones, supporting wananga and reporting, and engaging with whana, partners, and stakeholders.

Working in a tuakana-teina structure, you'll receive mentoring and development to grow your capability in project management, procurement, and kaupapa Maori approaches while contributing to meaningful, high-impact mahi.

Nga pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

Whether you're an emerging professional or an experienced leader, you'll share :

A strong connection to kaupapa Maori values and a belief in whana-led success

Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

Initiative, curiosity, and the ability to work in fast-moving environments

A desire to contribute to lasting, positive outcomes for whana and community

To apply for this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident.

N??u te rourou | What's in it for you

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a visionary iwi organisation shaping the future of Maori economic transformation.

You'll work with a passionate, supportive team where your mahi will directly influence the prosperity and wellbeing of generations to come.

To find out more, including job description or to have a confidential korero, contact : Naomi Widener

• or
• or John Bell

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Email your CV and a brief cover letter to

#119 Principal Advisor or

#120 Advisor – Iwi Business Services.

Applications close : Sunday 30th of November

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