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Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services

Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services

Te Rūnanga O Toa RangatiraPorirua, Wellington, New Zealand
4 days ago
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Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services

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Newly established opportunity | Porirua | Full-time

About Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is the mandated iwi authority for Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

Through their Pou Whakamana programme, they are creating pathways for whānau to build wealth, for whānau‑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 whānau 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.

Ngā Kōwhiringa | The opportunities

We are seeking a passionate, skilled individual 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 whānau to grow intergenerational wealth.
  • A kaupapa Māori procurement framework redirecting regional spend into whānau‑led enterprise.

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

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

  • A strong connection to kaupapa Māori values and a belief in whānau‑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 whānau and community.
  • To apply for this role, you must be a New Zealand citizen or resident.
  • Nōu 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 Māori economic transformation.
  • You’ll work with a passionate, supportive team where your mahi will directly influence the prosperity and wellbeing of generations to come.
  • Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

    Email your CV and a brief cover letter to , quoting #119 (Principal Advisor) .

    Applications close : Sunday 30th of November 2025.

    For more information or a confidential kōrero, contact : Naomi Widener or ; John Bell .

    Seniority level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment type

    Full‑time

    Job function

    Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

    Industries

    Non‑profit Organizations

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