Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga (TToH) is a kaupapa-Māori organisation with a 36-year record of success in the provision of health, social and educational support to communities across Heretaunga and wider Hawke’s Bay. We focus on outcomes for whānau by creating personalised, wraparound packages of care and support for families or individuals, based on their own particular needs. Our teams help whānau move to a position of stable, healthy independence

We are searching for a leader to join our executive team as the General Manager of Business Growth and Design and drive our business and funding initiatives forward as we continue as an organisation of excellence.

TToH is now preparing to undertake the next stage of its development through the integration of services and contracts clearly aligned with the needs of whānau. These are rare opportunities for a forward-thinking and outcomes-focused leader keen to take up a key role within an organisation acknowledged nationally and internationally as a model of success.

With enrolments of 16,000 TToH is a driving force in achieving the best outcomes for whānau. This requires innovation, adaptability, and the ability to engage meaningfully and aspirationally with high-needs communities.

We need someone who can hold their own and proudly represent our Kaupapa at the highest level. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with our funders, turning market and organisation gaps into opportunities, overseeing contracts, and standing up new services. 

The role carries responsibility for the design and implementation of a strategy for cohesive business growth within TToH with Whānau ora as the foundation.  Quality improvement and the value of data are key tools required.

Reporting directly to the Kaiwhakahaere Matua (Chief Executive Officer), this person would have a clear understanding of the wider responsibilities of TToH and be able to work collaboratively with the Executive Management Team.

If you can seize opportunities, lead a team of capable professionals, and have built strong relationships across the public sector then we would welcome your application. This role will be a fantastic place for you to contribute meaningfully to your community.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Proven experience in and a thorough knowledge of Māori Health and the social services sector
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior management role
• An understanding of Tikanga, Te Reo and Te ao Māori 
• High level business writing 
• Strategic thinking
• Success in design of client-focused programmes
• Excellence in communication and relationship-building
• Strong health and central government knowledge grounded in community needs

The successful applicant will require a satisfactory Police Vetting Check and full COVID vaccination status

To learn more about us, go to http://www.ttoh.iwi.nz/ 

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