Pou Arataki (Board Director), Te Hā o Te Ruahikihiki

Taumutu Rūnanga Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural heritage organisation in Christchurch is seeking a Pou Arataki (Director) to join their Board. The role involves leading initiatives to protect cultural identity, overseeing cultural strategies, and building relationships with community partners. Ideal candidates will have governance expertise and a deep appreciation for Te Ao Māori. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to cultural preservation.

Qualifications

• Broad governance expertise and senior leadership experience.
• Deep appreciation for Te Ao Māori and proven experience in cultural, heritage, or identity-based leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to protect and promote cultural identity.
• Oversee strategies and programmes for cultural enhancement.
• Provide governance oversight of cultural projects.
• Build relationships with cultural organisations.
• Collaborate to enhance cultural initiatives.

Skills

Governance expertise

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Taumutu Rūnanga is seeking a Pou Arataki (Director), Te Hā o Te Ruahikihiki to join the Board of Taumutu Rūnanga Limited. This key governance role offers a unique opportunity to preserve, promote, and enhance our cultural identity, history, and tikanga for the benefit of current and future generations

About the Role:

Lead initiatives to protect and promote Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki cultural identity, history, reo, and narratives.

Oversee strategies and programmes that strengthen tikanga, kawa, and mātauranga within the takiwā.

Provide governance oversight of cultural projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and our six pou framework.

Build and nurture relationships with whānau, archives, cultural organisations, and partners to uphold our identity.

Collaborate across pou to ensure cultural initiatives enhance overall wellbeing and whānau aspirations.

This role requires approximately 120 hours per year, including Board hui, pou responsibilities, and engagement with stakeholders (inclusive of preparation and follow up).

About You:

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Broad governance expertise and senior leadership experience.
• Deep appreciation for Te Ao Māori and proven experience in cultural, heritage, or identity-based leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to advocate for our history, tikanga, and kawa.

Why Join Us?

Preserve Our Identity: Lead initiatives that maintain and enhance our unique cultural heritage.

Collaborate with Purpose: Work alongside a Pourewa (governance team) dedicated to our six pou (strategic priorities) advancing the interests of Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki.

Uphold Our Values: Be part of a kaupapa that advances our collective aspirations for future generations.

Term of Office: Initial 2-year term, with potential reappointment