General Manager - Kaiwhakahaere Matua

Kaiwhakahaere Matua - General Manager - Parengarenga Incorporation - Ref M890

Location

Te Kao, Te Hiku o Te Ika (Far North)

2 year fixed-term contract, full-time (based in Te Kao, Far North).

Do you want to lead a kaupapa Maori organisation to help shape intergenerational prosperity in Te Hiku o Te Ika?

Are you a strategic and values-driven leader with strong financial expertise, experience in farming or forestry, and a deep respect for tikanga Maori?

Mo matou | About Us

Parengarenga Incorporation is a proud Maori land entity with deep roots in Te Hiku o Te Ika, managing over 15,000 hectares of whenua across farming, forestry, apiculture, and emerging ventures such as horticulture.

Their vision is clear, "Growing our people and communities through a world-class, sustainable enterprise of the land and sea" and are committed to a kaupapa grounded in intergenerational growth, sustainability, and empowering shareholders and communities through whenua-and moana-based enterprise.

Mo te turanga | About the Role

We are seeking a values-driven General Manager with strong financial expertise and a deep respect for tikanga Maori to lead our operations, drive commercial growth, and uphold our cultural integrity.

Whether you are Maori or non-Maori, what matters most is your understanding of our values, your commitment to our vision, and ability to deliver results in a kaupapa Maori environment.

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with cultural purpose and contribute meaningfully to the future of Te Tai Tokerau.

Nga Kawenga Matua - Key Responsibilities

As General Manager, you will :

Lead the strategic, commercial, and operational direction of the Incorporation.

Develop and implement a three-year strategic plan in collaboration with the Committee of Management and stakeholders.

Identify and assess new business opportunities, particularly in horticulture and sustainable enterprise.

Oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting, and investment decisions.

Build a high-performing, culturally grounded team and organisational culture.

Ensure operational excellence across farming, forestry, and apiculture.

Represent Parengarenga Incorporation with mana among shareholders, iwi, hapu, business partners, and government.

Uphold compliance with legal, environmental, and governance standards.

Champion Parengarenga's vision, values, and intergenerational legacy.

Nga pukenga e hiahiatia ana | What you'll bring to the role

Proven executive leadership experience (CEO or GM level), ideally in primary industries such as farming or forestry.

Strong financial knowledge and commercial judgement.

A collaborative, people-first leadership style grounded in integrity and humility.

Experience delivering business growth and operational excellence.

Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills.

Respect for tikanga Maori and a genuine connection to kaupapa Maori values.

Te reo Maori proficiency is a bonus, but not essential.

Etahi o nga painga o te turanga nei | What we offer

Be part of a proud Maori land incorporation shaping economic, environmental, and social outcomes in Te Hiku.

Influence the growth of new industries and job opportunities for whanau.

Work alongside a focussed committee of management and a strong, supportive community.

Enjoy the richness of working within a kaupapa Maori environment where whenua, whanau, and future generations are at the heart of everything we do.

Tono Mai - Apply Now

If you're ready to lead with purpose and grow a legacy grounded in whenua and tikanga, we'd love to hear what you have to offer.

Parengarenga Incorporation is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting the aspirations of whanau, hapu, and iwi.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds who are aligned with our values and kaupapa.

Applications close : Monday 03 November

• at 5.00pm.

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