TE KOROWAI O NGĀRUAHINE | VACANCY

Kaiwhakahaere Kaupapa Pakihi - Enterprise Project Manager

Fixed Term (12 months) 

• 37.5 hours per week 
• Located in Hāwera, Taranaki 

“He toi whakairo, he mana tangata.” 

Te Korowai o Ngāruahine is moving into the next phase of mahi — with a clear focus on strengthening how we deliver for our whānau, hapū, and uri. 

As part of this, we are recruiting for two key roles: Procurement Specialist and EPMO Lead. 

These roles are about building strong foundations across the group. Strengthening how we plan, how we prioritise, and how we deliver. Bringing consistency, clarity, and confidence into our systems and decision-making, so we are set up to achieve the outcomes we’ve committed to. 

We’re looking for people who bring strong technical capability, but who also understand the environment they are working in — where kaupapa Māori matters, and how we work is just as important as what we deliver. 

If you’re ready to contribute to something that will have a long-term impact for Ngāruahine, we encourage you to apply.  

Mō te tūranga | The role 

Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust is seeking a dynamic and experienced Kaiwhakahaere Pūnaha Kaupapa – EPM Lead to establish and lead a centralised Enterprise Project Management Office for our impact investments. This role will strengthen project and programme delivery, embed best-practice governance and frameworks, and ensure initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes for whānau and the Trust. 

This is a unique opportunity to shape how Te Korowai plans, coordinates, and delivers programmes and projects, strengthening organisational capability while upholding tikanga and kaupapa Māori values. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead end-to-end programme management for enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, kaupapa Māori values, and whānau outcomes.  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with iwi, hapū, community stakeholders, and government agencies supporting programme success and collaboration.  
• Oversee planning, resource allocation, risk management, and performance frameworks, ensuring projects and programmes are delivered efficiently, effectively, and sustainably.  
• Establish programme-level governance, standardise project methodologies, and maintain consistent reporting across the organisation to improve transparency and accountability.  
• Centralise resource management to allocate personnel and budgets efficiently across initiatives, reducing bottlenecks and maximising delivery capability.  
• Provide strategic advice and reporting to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, and Trustees on opportunities, progress, outcomes, risks, and impacts.  
• Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across programmes, building organisational capability and a culture of learning. 

He kōrero mōu | About you 

The successful candidate will offer: 

• Proven experience in enterprise-level project and programme management, ideally with PMO leadership experience.  
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, and portfolio oversight.  
• Experience designing and implementing frameworks, processes, and tools that are adaptive and culturally grounded.  
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.  
• Analytical skills to turn portfolio and project data into actionable insights.  
• Commitment to kaupapa Māori values and ability to integrate tikanga into project delivery. 

He Angitūtanga | The opportunity 

• Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven, kaupapa Māori organisation and the wider community. 
• 4% personal development budget 
• Lead and shape the future procurement and contract management for the Trust 
• Enjoy a fun, supportive work environment with opportunities for growth 
• Hybrid working arrangements available 
• Participate in significant kaupapa and events, and access to te reo Māori learning 

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 

Tono mai | Apply  
If this sounds like you, I would love to kōrero! Contact Jessica Shaw on  021 119 7270  or to apply, email your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Jessica@ngaruahine.iwi.nz 

We will be reviewing applications as we receive them. 

Closing date for applications is 9am, Thursday, 30 April 2026 
 
To be eligible to apply, candidates must currently hold the right to work and reside in New Zealand.