Kaiwhakahaere Matua Tangata Whenua Co-Chief Executive
Hui E Community Aotearoa
- Permanent, full-time (open to part-time or job share).
- Do you want to be part of a co-leadership model that brings Te Tiriti o Waitangi to life in the day-to-day operations of a national organisation?
- Are you a collaborative and influential leader grounded in Te Ao Māori, with a passion for equity and systems change?
- Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (with WFH flexibility and travel).
Ki ngā taumata kōrero huri noa, e mihi atu nei.
E tika ana me huri hoki te aro ki a rātou mā me te kī atu, e kore rawa koutou e warewaretia e te ao hurihuri, nō reira ko koutou kua huri ki tua o maumahara, haere, oti atu rā. Ko tātou te hunga ora tēnā hoki koutou. Kāti he karanga motuhake tēnei ki a koutou e titiro mai nei ki tēnei tūranga o te mahi, kaua e kōrapa ki te whakapā mai. Pēnā ki ō whakaaro, kei a koe ngā pūkenga ki te whakakī i te whāwhārua nei, whakapiri mai. Nō reira, kei te wātea te tūranga ki te tangata tika.
Hei whakamutunga, ma te ātua koutou me ō koutou whānau e ārahi a muri atu nei, kia ora huihui mai tātou katoa.
Hui E! is a national peak body supporting the tangata whenua, voluntary and community sector with information and opportunities to connect and grow. They convene, connect, and champion the collective voice of communities, hapū and iwi to advocate for transformational systems change and a flourishing, community-powered Aotearoa.
Hui E! create spaces and opportunities to generate thought leadership, connected social infrastructure and strategic collaborative research and advocacy. They are not a kaupapa Māori organisation, but are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi being foundational and visible in all of their mahi. The appointment of a Tangata Whenua co-leader is an important next step. This is an establishment role, with scope to help shape the future for Hui E!
Te āhua o Te Tūranga - The nature of the position
As Kaiwhakahaere Matua you will work in partnership with the Te Tiriti co-leader to provide strategic leadership and steer the direction of the organisation. This includes organisational leadership and building and nurturing relationships across multiple stakeholders; and amplifying the voices Māori organisations, hapū and iwi within the sector.
You will bring your strong leadership experience, knowledge of community, demonstrated expertise and experience in Te Ao Māori, and track record in working collaboratively to create change. In return you will be supported by an agile and innovative organisation, committed to supporting your wellbeing.
As Kaiwhakahaere Matua Tangata Whenua, you will:
- Provide shared strategic leadership, ensuring a Te Ao Māori lens is woven through all aspects of their work.
- Grow and nurture strong relationships with hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and networks.
- Co-design a Te Tiriti-based strategic plan and lead initiatives that advance equitable outcomes for Māori.
- Work alongside the co-leader to operationalise Tiriti-based ways of working with the team and Board.
- Advocate for Māori-led solutions within the wider community sector.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:
- Deep understanding and lived experience of Te Ao Māori, mātauranga, and te reo me ōna tikanga.
- Strong networks across hapū, iwi and Māori organisations.
- A track record in strategic leadership within the community sector (5+ years).
- Commitment to and experience with co-leadership, collaboration, and collective decision-making.
- Confidence navigating both kaupapa Māori and mainstream environments.
- Curiosity, openness and a willingness to work in complex, evolving spaces.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future direction of Hui E! and strengthen the voice and visibility of tangata whenua in sector-wide strategy and policy. We welcome applicants who are grounded in te ao Māori and passionate about amplifying community voices through Tiriti-based leadership.
Applications close: Monday 14 July 2025 at 5.00pm.
Te Tono - How to apply
To request a copy of the candidate information kete, please email tiare@manarecruitment.co.nz or email your CV and Cover letter directly to Heather Walker heather@manarecruitment.co.nz
