Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services

Principal Advisor – Iwi Business Services

Published : 11 / 11 / 2025

Job Location :

Porirua / New Zealand

Job Type : Fixed Term

Work Type : Full Time

Category :

Iwi Business Services

Shape the future of iwi-led economic transformation

Newly established opportunity | Porirua | Full-time

Taumata Search & Selection is proud to partner with Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira on these appointments.

About Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira

Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira is the mandated iwi authority for Ngati Toa Rangatira.

Through its

Pou Whakamana

programme, they are creating pathways for whanau to build wealth, for whanau-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 whanau 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 Kowhiringa | 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 whanau to grow intergenerational wealth;

A kaupapa Maori procurement framework redirecting regional spend into whanau-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.

Nga pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

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

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

Nou 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 :

John Bell :

Me pehea 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

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