General Manager Finance, Communications & Information Technology

Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation :

He Herenga Kura is a Te Tiriti-dynamic, kaupapa Maori organisation with over 50 years of experience walking alongside whanau to build capability and connection.

They deliver whanau ora solutions with aroha, equity, and cultural integrity at our core.

Ko te ahua o te turanga | About the Role :

As General Manager, you'll lead finance, IT, and communications across He Herenga Kura and its subsidiaries.

You'll flourish under this high-trust role which drives strategy, risk management, and team leadership, grounded in kaupapa Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

As a General Manager, You Will Also

Lead the strategic and operations of finance, communications and IT

Manage budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis and reporting

Oversee financial compliance, audits and contract performance

Lead a culturally safe and high-performing team across all direct reports

Contribute to organisational strategy and risk management at SLT level

Ensure Te Tiriti and cultural competence frameworks are embedded throughout

Champion technology and communications that empower and connect whanau

Ko wai koe | About You :

You're a Chartered Accountant With Deep Finance Experience In Aotearoa, Coupled With a Strong Grasp Of Te Ao Maori.

You're Commercially Astute, People-oriented, And Thrive In Values-driven Leadership Environments.

It's Likely You Will Also Have

CA qualified with 10+ years' finance experience, including senior leadership

Proven strength in compliance, budgeting, reporting, and investment oversight

Skilled in leading teams across finance, IT, and communications

Deep understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi, kaupapa Maori, and housing policy

Politically and culturally astute with strong stakeholder networks

Te reo Maori me ona tikanga, or commitment to strengthening cultural capability

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a kaupapa Maori organisation driving real change for whanau.

Applications close Thursday 27 October 2025

Me tono mai inaianei | Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 0294463770 for a confidential korero.

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