(Published 15.05.2025)

Pou Whakarite Matua | Office Manager
📍 Te Hāmua, 12 Kōkiri Place, Masterton

📅 Applications close: Friday 30 May 2025 at 5pm

Mō te tūranga | About the role
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Pou Whakarite Matua to lead our office operations and ensure our mahi is grounded in manaaki, tikanga, and excellence. Reporting to the Pou Whakahaere, this pivotal role oversees:

• Office and contracts management

• Human resources and team support

• Health, safety and risk management

• Supporting the use of te reo me ōna tikanga within our daily operations

• Demonstrated financial acumen with ability to lead audit preparation, maintain accurate reporting, and provide training.

This is a leadership role that requires someone who is confident in a kaupapa Māori environment, highly organised and values-led.

Ngā pūkenga me ōu wheako | What you’ll bring

We’re seeking someone who can confidently carry both the values of te ao Māori and the responsibilities of administration. You will bring:

• Competence in te reo Māori and comfort with tikanga and kawa

• Experience working with iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori communities

• A genuine commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Proven office management and leadership experience

• Knowledge of HR practices, payroll, and finance systems

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Understanding of employment law and health & safety legislation

A qualification in business, HR or a related area is preferred, but demonstrated kaupapa Māori leadership is highly valued.

Ngā pūkenga me ōu wheako | What you’ll bring

We’re seeking someone who can confidently carry both the values of te ao Māori and the responsibilities of administration. You will bring:

• Competence in te reo Māori and comfort with tikanga and kawa

• Experience working with iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori communities

• A genuine commitment to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Proven office management and leadership experience

• Knowledge of HR practices, payroll, and finance systems

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Understanding of employment law and health & safety legislation

A qualification in business, HR or a related area is preferred, but demonstrated kaupapa Māori leadership is highly valued.

He aha te painga | What we offer

• Active engagement with mātauranga Māori and cultural leadership

• A supportive and whānau-oriented team

• Opportunities to contribute to iwi development

• Professional growth in a values-based environment

• A role where your mahi will directly uplift the aspirations of Wairarapa whānau

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you are ready to lead with integrity, manaakitanga, and aroha — and you thrive in a role that combines people leadership with practical operations — we want to hear from you.

📄 Please send your CV and a cover letter to mihirangi@rangitane.iwi.nz
📞 For a confidential kōrero, contact Mihirangi Hollings phone 027 444 1567