Pou Ahurea /Cultural Manager

Intepeople Human Resource Consultants; Nelson; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust is seeking a Pou Ahurea/Cultural Manager to lead the implementation of cultural development across language revitalisation, wellbeing, education, identity and engagement.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this strategic role focuses on turning vision into programmes that strengthen whānau connections and cultural aspirations within the iwi.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cultural, community or whānau initiatives.
• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and te ao Māori.
• Te reo Māori capability, or commitment to developing it.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Ngāti Tama's cultural development strategy.
• Strengthen opportunities for te reo Māori and tikanga learning.
• Design and facilitate wānanga, cultural programmes and initiatives.
• Foster connections to whakapapa, whenua and iwi identity.
• Build partnerships that support cultural, education and wellbeing outcomes.
• Support cultural capability across the organisation.
• Lead and coach the Cultural Practitioner Lead.
• Monitor outcomes and continuously improve programme delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Tikanga Māori

Job description

Permanent

About Ngāti Tama

Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust (Ngāti Tama) represents the Uri of Ngāti Tama in Te Tauihu and is committed to strengthening cultural identity, supporting whānau wellbeing, protecting taiao, and advancing the long‑term aspirations of the iwi. Learn more at www.ngatitama.nz.

Te Āheinga/The Opportunity

This newly established leadership role offers the chance to bring Ngāti Tama's cultural aspirations to life.

Reporting to the Te Pou Whakahaere/Chief Executive, the Pou Ahurea/Cultural Manager will lead the implementation of Ngāti Tama's cultural development strategy across language revitalisation, cultural wellbeing, education, identity and community engagement.

This is a strategic, community-focused role that will build participation, strengthen cultural connections, and translate vision into programmes and initiatives that make a lasting difference for whānau.

Ngā Kawenga Matua/Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Ngāti Tama's cultural development strategy
• Strengthen opportunities for te reo Māori and tikanga learning
• Design and facilitate wānanga, cultural programmes and initiatives
• Foster connections to whakapapa, whenua and iwi identity
• Build partnerships that support cultural, education and wellbeing outcomes
• Support cultural capability across the organisation
• Lead and coach the Cultural Practitioner Lead
• Monitor outcomes and continuously improve programme delivery
• A genuine commitment to the aspirations and future of Ngāti Tama

Mōhou ake/About You

You are a collaborative leader and community connector who can turn strategy into action and inspire engagement around a shared vision.

You may come from an iwi, Māori organisation, education, wellbeing, community development or cultural leadership background and will bring:

You will ideally bring:

• Experience leading cultural, community or whānau development initiatives
• Strong programme and project management skills
• Knowledge of tikanga Māori and te ao Māori
• Te reo Māori capability, or a commitment to developing it
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience facilitating hui, wānanga or community initiatives

Ngā Painga o te Hono ki Ngāti Tama/Why Join Ngāti Tama?

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening cultural identity and supporting the aspirations of Ngāti Tama.

Working within a supportive leadership team, you will have the autonomy to shape programmes, build capability, and create lasting cultural outcomes for whānau and future generations.

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