General Manager Finance, Communications & Information Technology

Tribe Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organisation in Wellington seeks a General Manager to oversee finance, IT, and communications. Candidates should be Chartered Accountants with over 10 years of finance experience and a strong understanding of Te Ao Māori. This role involves leading a high-performing team and driving strategy while embedding cultural competence. Applications close on 27 October 2025.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience, including senior leadership.
• Proven strength in compliance, budgeting, reporting, and investment oversight.
• Skilled in leading teams across finance, IT, and communications.
• Deep understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi and kaupapa Māori.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance, IT, and communications strategy.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis and reporting.
• Oversee financial compliance, audits and contract performance.
• Champion technology and communication to connect whānau.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

Finance Experience

Leadership

Cultural Competence

Stakeholder Management

Te Reo Māori

Education

CA qualified

Job description

Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation:

He Herenga Kura is a Te Tiriti-dynamic, kaupapa Māori organisation with over 50 years of experience walking alongside whānau to build capability and connection. They deliver whānau ora solutions with aroha, equity, and cultural integrity at our core.

Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role:

As General Manager, you’ll lead finance, IT, and communications across He Herenga Kura and its subsidiaries. You’ll flourish under this high-trust role which drives strategy, risk management, and team leadership, grounded in kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

As a General Manager, You Will Also

• Lead the strategic and operations of finance, communications and IT
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis and reporting
• Oversee financial compliance, audits and contract performance
• Lead a culturally safe and high-performing team across all direct reports
• Contribute to organisational strategy and risk management at SLT level
• Ensure Te Tiriti and cultural competence frameworks are embedded throughout
• Champion technology and communications that empower and connect whānau

Ko wai koe | About You:

You’re a Chartered Accountant With Deep Finance Experience In Aotearoa, Coupled With a Strong Grasp Of Te Ao Māori. You’re Commercially Astute, People-oriented, And Thrive In Values-driven Leadership Environments. It’s Likely You Will Also Have

• CA qualified with 10+ years’ finance experience, including senior leadership
• Proven strength in compliance, budgeting, reporting, and investment oversight
• Skilled in leading teams across finance, IT, and communications
• Deep understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi, kaupapa Māori, and housing policy
• Politically and culturally astute with strong stakeholder networks
• Te reo Māori me ōna tikanga, or commitment to strengthening cultural capability

This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a kaupapa Māori organisation driving real change for whānau.

Applications close Thursday 27 October 2025

Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 0294463770 for a confidential kōrero.