Te Ara Toiroa - Vacancy

Kaituitui Te Ara Toiroa – Te Ara Toiroa Administration Coordinator 

(Full-time) 

 

Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust is seeking an Administration Coordinator to support the implementation of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine procurement strategy, Te Ara Toiroa (pathway to whānau prosperity). 



What is Te Ara Toiroa? 

Te Ara Toiroa is a targeted pathway and strategy to help lead Ngāruahine uri and whānau towards prosperity. It’s purpose is to build the Ngāruahine economy through our procurement initiatives with Ngāruahine at the helm. Te Ara Toiroa: Ngāruahine Procurement Strategy is our solution. We believe that procurement can create positive socio-economic change for our iwi. 

 

How it works 

Our strategic interventions: Matauraura, Te Ara Toiroa and Pupuke Te Hihiri are the pou we have identified to develop a streamlined ‘cradle to grave’ process that ensures our uri do not fall through the ‘career gap’. These interventions create support systems and equitable access to our procurement opportunities for all Ngāruahine uri. The Te Ara Toiroa Implementation Plan will be delivered by the Te Ara Toiroa Delivery Team, and you will play a key role in its establishment. 

Ideally, you will have an intimate knowledge or experience of the Iwi and Māori environment that we operate in. You must be extremely confident in your skills. The role focusses on providing all necessary administrative and coordination services to support Te Ara Toiroa Delivery Team. A key part of that initially will be to set up the Iwi business and skills database. 

It is important you have the ability to build effective relationships with Hapū and Manawhenua representatives, Iwi and relevant stakeholders, including central and local government agencies. 

 

Key Requirements and Competencies 

  • Proven experience in an Administrative Coordinator role. Providing support to a manager in a large organisation is desirable. 
  • Administration qualifications are a must. 
  • Management skills and Trade qualifications desirable. 
  • Understanding of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga - Level 3 and a willingness to extend on your learnings. 
  • Able to work independently. 
  • Solutions focussed. 
  • Quick thinker and team player in a fast-paced environment. 
  • High level of planning and organisational skills. 
  • Relationship management. 
  • Excellent administration and support skills. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Good knowledge of modern office management systems and procedures. 
  • Minute taking. 
  • Information gathering and analysis skills. 
  • Experience in drafting spreadsheets 

 

Please email hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz for a full job description. 

If you would like to apply for the position, please email your current CV and Cover Letter to hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz 

Applications close: 5pm, Wednesday 17 January 2024 

 


September 28, 2026
He toa raupine, he toa raukura, he toa rauora! Te Korowai o Ngāruahine acknowledges and thanks our retiring Trustees for their service, leadership and contribution to Ngāruahine. We particularly acknowledge the welcome and support they have extended to incoming Trustees as we transition into the new governance term. The new Board brings together a strong mix of new perspectives, seasoned governance experience and continuity. The new Te Korowai Board consists of Katrina Taylor, Tauke King, Ngaraina Brooks, Emma Gardiner, Ferinica Hawe Foreman, Tazmyn Katene, Bonita Bigham, Allie Hemara Wahanui, Sarah Mako, Rere-No-A-Rangi Pope, Will Edwards and Pikiteora Matehaere. Of particular note is the appointment of our youngest trustee to date and first trustee to have attended Te Kura o Ngaruahinerangi, Pikiteora Matehaere. She has held national representative body governance roles, as well as being a Trustee on Ngāti Tamaahuroa Titahi Trust. Pikiteora brings a new generational voice to the Board, grounded in our Ngāruahine reo and tikanga — he toa o te rauora. Our incoming Trustees also bring a significant depth of experience from across governance, iwi, hapū, community and professional settings. This is complemented by returning Trustees, whose experience provides important continuity and organisational knowledge as the new Board establishes itself. Te Korowai Board resolved to reappoint Emma Gardiner as Pouwhakarae. This is reflective of the Board’s appetite for continuity and ensuring traction on several priority kaupapa heading into the new term. The Board has also confirmed the following appointments: • Te Ohu Arotake (Audit and Risk) – Allie Hemara Wahanui (Chair), Tauke King and Sarah Mako • Tumu Herenga Tangata (People and Culture) – Bonita Bigham (Chair) and Allie Hemara Wahanui • Te Mataōwhiti (Te Reo) – Rere-No-A-Rangi Pope (Chair) and Katrina Taylor • Pupuke te Hihiri (Impact Investments) – Ferinica Foreman and Will Edwards • Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine (Commercial Subsidiary) – Will Edwards • Ngā Rere (Lodge) – Bonita Bigham • Te Kāhui Matauraura, South Taranaki District Council – Bonita Bigham and Sarah Mako Together, the appointments reflect a balance of renewal, experience and continuity, with Trustees now moving into their respective governance responsibilities for the new term. 
September 23, 2026
Media Release - 24 September 2026 Media Release from Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust dated 24 September 2026 for your information. Ngā Rere Ora Ltd Announces Appointment of General Manager. Click image to read Media Release.
September 21, 2026
He puanga kōwhai e kai te manu, he puanga tangata, e kai te iwi! The Board has received and accepted the resignation of Kiri Erb and extends its gratitude to her for her service to Te Korowai o Ngāruahine over the past 6 years. Kiri was first elected as a Trustee in 2020, including three years serving as the Heamana for Te Ohu Arotake. We extend our best wishes to Kiri for her mahi and the pathway she is about to embark on. The Board approved the appointment of the next polling candidate for the Ngāti Manuhiakai Electorate under the Trust Deed, Schedule 2, Clause 3.3(a)(i)(A). We are pleased to confirm that Tazmyn Katene has since accepted the appointment to Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust Board.