Mātaiawa, General Manager - Corporate

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Te Oranganui Trust
Management Consulting Services

Mātaiawa | General Manager Corporate

Te Oranganui is looking for a talented Mātaiawa Corporate to provide progressive leadership and positive change as a member of the executive leadership team in Whanganui. 

Te Taituarā is the business unit of Te Oranganui and is the one service that supports all other Te Oranganui services internally from a back office perspective. 

Te Taituarā is the backbone of the organisation and consists of finance, people, communication, data, knowledge, analytics and business administration support personnel who have the skill and expertise to ensure the smooth running of Te Oranganui so the front-line staff are able to service the Kaimahi and community in an efficient and Professional manner.

The role will also be a part of the Executive Leadership team that will drive the strategy of the organisation.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Mātaiawa Corporate will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing all funding and contract management aspects of the business’s while providing excellent leadership and advice on delivering strategic growth in these areas and across the organisation.

This role will oversee Corporate Services including Finance, Human Resources (including Payroll and Health and Safety), Communications, Quality Management and Improvements, Information Technology, Data Systems Management, and Property Maintenance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Offer a critical contribution to the Executive Leadership Team as well as lead and unite the Senior Management Team to work effectively across the respective areas as above.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance profitability and long-term sustainability.
  • Oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Provide leadership and direction on strategic and commercial projects.
  • Partner with the executive team members and Mātaiwhetū (CEO) to achieve the company’s vision and purpose.
  • Manage cohesion and collaboration across contracts/services for the good of whānau/clients.
  • Strategic thinking and conceptual skills to work with the Mātaiwhetū (CEO) and the Executive Leadership Team to connect ideas and devise strategies that shape organisational direction.


Moū| About you

  • Relevant Accounting or Finance tertiary qualification (NZQA Level 7 or higher) and/or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years in a similar senior leadership role, ideally from within a primary health setting.
  • Developed experience in contractual negotiations, employment relations and financial stakeholder management.
  • Financially competent, you’ll be across P&L management, planning & budgeting, as well as producing and presenting financial plans, along with monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to the Board.
  • Provide leadership and direction on strategic and commercial projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of audiences and inspire support.
  • Willingness to work in a Kaupapa Māori environment and commitment to Whānau, Hapū and Iwi


Ko wai matou | Who are we 

Korowaitia te puna waiora, hei oranga motuhake mō te iwi

Investing in transformational wellbeing where whānau are at the centre of everything we do.

Te Oranganui is an iwi governed organisation that was established in 1993 to improve access and service delivery of health services to Māori in the Whanganui Region. 

Over time the roles and functions of the organisation have grown and the organisation now delivers a wide range of health and social services to all people throughout the Whanganui and neighbouring regions. 

If you are looking to drive change and join a passionate and innovative team with a strong focus on whānau ora outcomes, then we would love to hear from you! 

Applications close: 6 October 2024

Applicants for this position should have the right to work in NZ.

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