VACANCY | Independent Member ( Te Ohu Arotake, the Audit and Risk Committee)

TE KOROWAI O NGĀRUAHINE | VACANCY

Independent Member Vacancy for Te Ohu Arotake, the Audit and Risk Committee.

  • Four-year term
  • Located in Hāwera, Taranaki 


Ngā Mātāpono | Values  

At Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust, our values are the foundation of everything we do:  

Mahi ka tika | Transparency  

Mahi pono | Trustworthiness  

Manaakitanga | Sharing and caring  

Māhakitanga | Respect and humility  

Ngākaunui | Sound judgement  

Hari me te koa | Fun and celebration  


Mō te Tūranga | The Role  

An opportunity has arisen within Te Ohu Arotake, the Audit and Risk Committee of Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust.  


We are looking for an experienced audit and risk member to take an active role in ensuring the guiding principle of Ngākaunui (Sound Judgement) is exercised.


Exposure to Māori business is also an advantage. 


Ko Wai Mātou? | About Us

Te Korowai and its subsidiaries constitute the Ngāruahine Group which is a significant sized Post Settlement Governance Group (PSGE) group with a high level of accountability to its people. 


Te Ohu Arotake is part of our organisational commitment to mahi ka tika (transparency) and mahi pono (trustworthiness) which is embedded within our Trust deed. This means that we will adopt full reporting processes and ensure our business practices and major decisions are based on transparent processes. 

  

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and Experience

  • Exceptional commercial and financial acumen  
  • Have relevant governance experience in commercial decision making, audit and risk committees. 
  • Proven experience in internal procedural audit and risk management
  • Passion and understanding of tikanga Māori and intergenerational sustainability  

  

Tono mai | Apply  
Based in Hāwera, Taranaki, this is a four-year fixed-term opportunity, with a preferred onboarding start date of July.


If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply to jessica@ngaruahine.iwi.nz.


Closing date for applications is 15 June 2026. 
  

To be eligible to apply, candidates must currently hold the right to work and reside in New Zealand.
  


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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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