Project Manager
Wairarapa Moana Statutory Board (come under Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa)
Project Manager
- Lead delivery of a significant iwi–Crown statutory project
- Coordinate engagement with hapū, landholders, community and interest groups
Ko wai te Pōari nei | About the Organisation:
Wairarapa Moana Statutory Board (WMSB) is responsible for protecting, restoring, and advancing the wellbeing of Wairarapa Moana. Guided by the aspirations of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua and Rangitāne o Wairarapa, the Board partners with iwi, hapū, councils, Crown agencies, landowners, and the community to uphold responsibilities under the Te Rohe o Rongokako Joint Redress Act 2022.
The work environment is values-led, collaborative, and deeply connected to tikanga, mātauranga, and partnership decision-making.
Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role
In this 18-month fixed-term role, you will lead the development of the Overarching Vision and Statement of Desired Outcomes for Wairarapa Moana, a major statutory deliverable. You’ll be based in Masterton, working from the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki-nui-a-Rua office.
You will manage all aspects of the project, including planning, hapū, landholder and community engagement, drafting the Vision Document, managing public notification, coordinating submissions and hearings, and preparing the final document for Board approval.
You will report to the Board’s Kaiwhakahaere and work closely with the Board, hapū, technical specialists, councils, and Crown agencies to ensure the Vision accurately reflects mana whenua priorities, aligns with tikanga and kawa, and meets formal legislative requirements.
Mōu | About You
You’re an experienced project leader who is confident navigating multi-stakeholder environments, particularly where iwi leadership and cultural values guide the approach.
You will bring:
- Proven experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder or iwi–Crown projects
- Ability to develop strong, respectful relationships with hapū and a diverse range of interest groups
- Solid understanding of te ao Māori including tikanga Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and iwi–Crown partnership dynamics
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, able to guide conversations and build alignment
- High-quality writing, analysis, and document development capability
- Skilled in project planning, timeline management, reporting, and risk oversight
- Confident working within governance structures and maintaining accurate, well-organised records
- Familiarity with statutory processes, including notifications, submissions, and hearings
You’re organised, culturally confident, adaptable, and motivated to support the long-term aspirations of Wairarapa Moana through this important programme of work.
Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!
To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 0294463770 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa.
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