Kaihautū - Service Manager
He kōrero mō mātou | About Te Oranganui
Te Oranganui is a kaupapa Māori organisation providing health, wellbeing, and social services that support whānau across Whanganui and surrounding districts. Guided by tikanga Māori, Whānau Ora, and a whānau-centred approach, we work alongside whānau to strengthen wellbeing, build capability, and achieve their aspirations.
He kōrero mō te ratonga | About the Service
Toiora Whānau delivers health and social support services through a Whānau Ora approach, empowering whānau to identify their goals, build on their strengths, and achieve their aspirations. By walking alongside whānau, the team supports wellbeing, resilience, and self-determined futures through connections to health, education, housing, employment, and cultural opportunities.
Te Puāwai Whānau supports tamariki and their whānau through services grounded in a Whānau Ora approach. The team works alongside whānau to nurture positive relationships, strengthen parenting journeys, build confidence and capability, and support aspirations that contribute to lasting wellbeing for tamariki and their whānau.
He kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role
As Kaihautū Toiora Whānau me Te Puāwai Whānau, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Whānau Ora, Family Start, and Tamariki Ora services. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, whānau-centred services that support positive outcomes for tamariki, whānau, hapū and iwi.
Working closely with organisational leaders and key stakeholders, you will oversee service performance, contract delivery, quality improvement, workforce development, and reporting requirements. You will foster a positive team culture, support professional growth, and ensure services are delivered in a way that reflects our kaupapa Māori values and commitment to Whānau Ora. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about strengthening whānau wellbeing, driving service excellence, and making a meaningful difference in our communities.
He kōrero mōu |About You
You are a confident and values-driven leader with a genuine commitment to kaupapa Māori and whānau-centred practice. You bring strong leadership capability, strategic thinking, and the ability to build effective relationships across teams, communities and partner organisations.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A relevant health, social services, management or business qualification at Level 6 or higher
- A minimum of five years' experience in a senior leadership or management role
- Proven experience leading, developing and supporting high-performing teams
- Sound understanding of kaupapa Māori organisations, tikanga Māori, and Whānau Ora principles
- Strong operational, financial and contract management capability
- Excellent communication, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working within health, social services, community development, or a related sector
- An understanding of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga and a commitment to ongoing learning and development
Most importantly, you will be passionate about supporting whānau to thrive and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference within our communities.
Ngā painga ka tukuna e mātou | What We Offer
- Supportive kaupapa Māori workplace culture with opportunities to engage in karakia, waiata, kapa haka and wānanga
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Professional supervision and access to EAP services
- Access to corporate wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym membership, plus 15 days' sick leave annually
- Living Wage employer
Me pēhea te tono mai | How to apply
If you're passionate about making a difference for whānau and communities, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close early. Applicants must have New Zealand residency, citizenship, or a valid New Zealand work visa.
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