Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine - Director Vacancy

 Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine | Director Vacancy 

A rare opportunity has arisen within Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine, the commercial arm of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust, for a Director on the Board. We are looking for an experienced Director to support the implementation of the Board’s strategies and the ongoing growth of settlement assets for the benefit of Ngāruahine Iwi. 

 

Ko wai mātou? | About us 

Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine administers a large asset portfolio and is also responsible for the iwi fisheries quota. In 2023, Te Korowai approved Pupuke te Hihiri, impact investment strategy. Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine is the responsible Group entity for the implementation of this strategy, which ensures a principled transition into impact investments in our rohe over the next five years.

 

Te Tūnga | The position

Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine Board is made up of two trustees from the parent Trust and three independent directors. Directors are required to comply with the duties outlined in the Companies Act and Group policies.

 

We welcome applicants with a high-level of critical thinking, as well as: 

  • A high level of governance experience 
  • Proven experience developing and executing strategic investment policies and objectives (SIPO)
  • Exceptional commercial and financial acumen, particularly in direct investments
  • Passion and understanding of tikanga Māori and intergenerational wellbeing
  • Governance or executive level experience in impact investments or tourism would be an advantage

 

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For more information or to apply, please contact hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz 

Applications close 5pm, 26 April 2024.

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October 11, 2026
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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
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