Strategic Initiatives Team Lead

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. ABOUT THE ROLE - What Makes This Role Special This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, grounded in kaupapa Māori, and a deep commitment to our people and iwi. You’ll be joining a passionate, values‑led team dedicated to a thriving iwi connected by whakapapa to people and place. The Strategic Initiatives – Team Lead is responsible for driving strategic projects and initiatives from concept to implementation. This role brings to life the Board’s commitment to building better futures through education and training, capturing and maintaining mātauranga Tūwharetoa, and strengthening our marae. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Programme Delivery and Monitoring Develop and supervise the delivery of the strategic initiatives workplan. Track progress, identify roadblocks, adjust as required to ensure effective delivery. Manage contractors, partnership arrangements, and stakeholder engagement. Monitor the strategic initiatives communications plan – target, content, timing – adjust as required. Assist with team events, promotions, and engagements. Support an engaged team that’s aligned to the organisational culture. Provide oversight and direction to the team around the objectives of the Trust Board and how the team’s focus aligns to this, empowering employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Ensure team members have individual performance plans, monitor performance, and conduct regular appraisals while providing real time performance feedback where necessary. Effectively manage the workflow of the team to ensure productivity and goal expectations are met, while allowing for development. Induct, coach, train and develop staff. Implement the workplan and report on progress against deliverables. Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the role. SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Experience in business administration and/or management. Demonstrated project or programme management experience. Financial management and budgeting capability. Experience working with Tūwharetoa marae, trusts, and organisations. Experience managing a team, contracts, and reporting requirements. Ability to build trusted relationships across whānau, marae, and at governance levels. High level of self-management and initiative. PERKS AND BENEFITS Hybrid working (4 days situated in the office, 1 remote) Optical Subsidy Personal Development Training support Iwi Contribution Days High-trust, purpose-led team culture ABOUT THE COMPANY The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board is constituted by the Māori Trust Boards Act 1955. This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate He Rau Tau, 100 years of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. As we honour a century of leadership, advocacy, and service to Ngāti Tūwharetoa, we continue to build on the legacy of those who came before us while shaping a strong and prosperous future for generations to come. The Trust Board is committed to maintaining and enhancing the health and wellbeing of Taupō Waters and enabling Ngāti Tūwharetoa to achieve our social, cultural, environmental, and economic aspirations. Our support of iwi growth and development is further enhanced by the relationships and partnerships we have with other Tūwharetoa entities and organisations. #J-18808-Ljbffr