Workforce Development Manager – Whānau Pathways Lead

Te Tohu o Te Ora; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa, also known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services, seeks an experienced Manager, Workforce Development – Rukuhia Te Mahi to lead strategic workforce initiatives for whānau, hapū and iwi.

You will oversee employment readiness, industry training and progression pathways, build strong partnerships with employers, providers and funders, and align service delivery with organisational priorities.

Qualifications

• Leadership and senior-level management experience.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that achieve organisational goals.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders and external organisations.
• Strong financial, operational and resource management expertise.
• Genuine passion for making a difference through leadership.
• Experience managing Service Level Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development, growth and integration of the service and workforce initiatives.
• Oversee employment readiness, industry training, work-based learning and progression pathways.
• Connect whānau to employers, tertiary providers and training opportunities.
• Integrate Rukuhia Te Mahi with other organisational services to strengthen the whānau journey.
• Develop and strengthen internal referral pathways and collaborative initiatives.
• Lead contract negotiations and maintain funder relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Financial management

Operational management

Relationship management

Education

Diploma in Operations Management, Business Management or Leadership

Job description

Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa, also known as Ngāti Awa Social & Health Services, seeks an experienced Manager, Workforce Development – Rukuhia Te Mahi to lead strategic workforce initiatives for whānau, hapū and iwi.

You will oversee employment readiness, industry training and progression pathways, build strong partnerships with employers, providers and funders, and align service delivery with organisational priorities.