Pou Ārahi (EA / Governance Specialist) - Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated Society

Advertised on behalf of Wairewa Rūnanga Incorporated Society.

Ko wai mātou | Who we are

Wairewa Rūnanga represents the collective interests of Ngā Hapū o Wairewa and is one of the 18 Papatipu Rūnanga formally recognised under the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Act 1996. Our mahi is grounded in our whakataukī :

We are a proud, values-driven organisation, committed to Kaitahutanga, Manaakitanga, Kaitiakitanga and Rangatiratanga. Our kaupapa centres on the wellbeing of our whānau, protection of our whenua and mahinga kai, and the creation of sustainable opportunities for future generations.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are seeking a confident, self-managing Pou Ārahi / EA / Secretariat for our Rūnanga. This is not an entry-level position, it\'s a leadership-aligned role for someone who thrives on independence, precision and relationship-based mahi.

You\'ll serve as the primary secretariat for the Wairewa Rūnanga Executive Committee, Te Kete o Wairewa (our commercial arm), and the Whānau Rūnanga hui . Your responsibilities include :

• Preparing agendas, papers and minutes for key governance meetings
• Coordinating schedules, communications and logistics for the Manahautū and Chairs
• Maintaining operational and administrative systems across our teams
• Supporting financial management, payroll, policy development and reporting
• Upholding our tikanga, reo and organisational values

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Qualifications

Ngā painga | What\'s in it for you

If you\'re a self-starter with manaakitanga and purpose , and want to contribute to the future of Wairewa , we\'d love to hear from you.

To apply : Upload your cv and complete this form here telling us why this kaupapa speaks to you. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with interviews before the closing date. Applications officially close 5pm October 28, 2025 , but early submission is encouraged. If you have any enquiries please email : .

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