General Manager, Corporate Strategy & Governance

Brannigans; Nelson; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust seeks a General Manager Corporate to lead planning, governance, risk, corporate services, people and performance, translating strategy into delivery. You will work with the senior leadership to implement systems and ensure accountability across the organisation.

You will drive governance, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, prioritising kaupapa Māori approaches and strong relationships with iwi, staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership, operations or corporate management experience.
• Governance and board support expertise.
• Planning, compliance and organisational systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial and financial literacy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Understanding of kaupapa Māori environments.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational planning and delivery of strategic priorities.
• Oversee governance processes, board reporting and compliance.
• Strengthen systems, policies and risk management.
• Support budgeting, reporting and audit processes.
• Lead people, capability and culture initiatives.
• Oversee corporate services, contracts and administration.
• Manage grants administration processes.
• Contribute to strategic projects and organisational improvement.
• Build strong relationships with iwi, staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Governance

Leadership

Strategy

Board support

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

People leadership

Corporate services

Job description

Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust seeks a General Manager Corporate to lead planning, governance, risk, corporate services, people and performance, translating strategy into delivery. You will work with the senior leadership to implement systems and ensure accountability across the organisation.

You will drive governance, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement, prioritising kaupapa Māori approaches and strong relationships with iwi, staff and external partners.