Kaihautū | Chief Executive
Awarua Whānau Services
- Transformational, innovative leadership
- Rakiura, Bluff, Invercargill & Southland
- Support our whānau and community
Mō mātou | About Us
Awarua Whānau Services delivers kaupapa Māori services supporting the hauora of our whānau. A Rūnaka entity, we serve communities across Rakiura, Bluff, Invercargill, Otago, and Southland.
From our grass-roots foundation, we are now a structured, strategically focused organisation with approximately 38 staff. We provide essential services including tamariki-ora, nursing outreach, vaccination programs, supported bail and youth support services. There are significant opportunities for growth and continued innovation, and our Board and Rūnaka have ambitious aspirations.
Te Whai Wāhi | The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead our organisation through its next phase of growth. We are seeking a visionary Kaihautū who can honour our legacy while driving strategic expansion, innovative transformation, and sustainable development. We are looking for someone who can translate our strategic vision into tangible outcomes that benefit our communities and create pathways for positive change.
Ngā Kawenga Mātua | Key Responsibilities
- Champion health equity and whānau wellbeing across our communities
- Strategically grow our service portfolio while maintaining excellent contract delivery
- Forge powerful partnerships with iwi, stakeholders and Te Rūnaka o Awarua
- Implement innovative solutions addressing broader health determinants
- Lead ongoing organisational transformation while honouring our whakapapa
- Create sustainable systems enabling continued growth and development
- Inspire and develop our kaimahi to reach their full potential.
Ngā Pūkenga | About You
Based in Invercargill, we are looking for an exceptional leader with:
- Broad management and leadership experience ideally in health, social services or a related field
- An understanding of government contracting and commissioning processes
- Strong people leadership skills to further develop our dedicated kaimahi, supporting them through change
- Experience working with kaupapa Māori frameworks, ideally with competence in or the willingness to develop te reo Māori me tikanga Māori
- An authentic, approachable and collaborative leadership style
- A genuine commitment to our kaupapa and our communities
Ngā Painga | What We Offer
Awarua Whānau Services offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our communities through a leadership role in an organisation committed to reducing health disparities. We have a team of dedicated kaimahi who are committed to working with the community to achieve the best possible outcomes. You can find out more about our awesome mahi at www.awarua.nz.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
For a copy of the information pack please email Raewyn at info@amytea.co.nz.
To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to apply@amytea.co.nz.
Applications close Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job.
