EXCITING LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

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The Ngāti Koata Trust’s core focus is on growing the cultural strength of whānau, raising the visibility of Ngāti Koata in our space and upholding the legacy of our iwi. There is a strategic plan in place which provides a roadmap for its aspirations, and its activities are funded from its commercial arm, which operates as a separate entity.

Working closely with, and supporting a skilled Board, you will be expected to ensure that medium term and annual planning is aligned to delivering its strategic expectations, and that the performance of the organisation consistently supports this. This will require positive and strong personal working relationships with the Board, beneficiaries and external stakeholders, along with having an engaging and empowering leadership style with the team.

Key areas of focus will include growing the influence, impact and engagement of the Trust as a valued partner, strengthening the capability to invest in its people to be stronger advocates of and for the iwi, building intergenerational awareness and knowledge of whakapapa, and investing in the protection and management of the Trust’s natural resources (land, water and plants). This is about building a stronger and more enduring future for Ngāti Koata uri, and it will require well founded long term oriented building blocks to be put in place.

To be considered for this role, you will be a proven organisational leader, who has shown that they can consistently deliver strategic and operational outcomes working effectively with a Board and inspiring a skilled team. Being able to demonstrate that you can establish and maintain a strong team culture that enables staff to grow and develop is essential. It is highly desirable that you have had experience in working in an iwi organisation, so understand the requirements of this type of environment. You must be strongly team oriented, likeable and resilient, and have well developed interpersonal and communication skills. It is important that you are politically astute, open minded and are a good listener.

This is a unique financial leadership role that will provide the right person with the opportunity to influence not only an organisation, but future generations, whilst at the same time will also enable professional and personal growth. The role is based in Whakatū (Nelson).

To apply, please visit www.gregtims.co.nz to complete the prerequisite online application form. Please direct confidential inquiries to Greg Tims on 021 628 222.

Applications Close: Midday on Monday, 11 May 2026