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Wai Atamai – Programme Manager – Fixed Term Opportunity

Wai-Atamai is the social innovation arm of Te Whānau o Waipareira, specializing in Collective Impact to address complex issues affecting whānau wellbeing. By partnering with like-minded organizations, Wai-Atamai leads initiatives that prioritize collaborative solutions, with a strong focus on kaupapa Māori approaches that drive growth and deliver impactful change for whānau.

Wai-Atamai is seeking a proactive and visionary Programme Manager to oversee key programmes and projects that align with its strategic vision and goals. As Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping programme strategy, enhancing delivery, and driving excellence in programme management. Key responsibilities include:

• Programme Design & Management: Lead the design, development, and implementation of key programmes across Te Pae Herenga o Tāmaki, ensuring the integration of kaupapa Māori values and cultural relevance throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders to ensure accountability, alignment with programme objectives, and collaborative success.
• Insights & Evaluation: Gather data and insights to evaluate programme effectiveness, identify improvements, and support strategic initiatives focused on social innovation.

Mōu (About you):

• Proven relationship management skills across professional and cultural settings.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent reporting skills with a high standard of delivery.
• A minimum of 4 years of project management or related experience.
• Ability to navigate Te Ao Māori environments with a sound understanding of Tikanga Māori.

Mana Motuhake (Our Goal)

Te Whānau o Waipareira is a non-government organisation, operating locally in the heart of West Auckland. We are dedicated to creating generational change for urban Māori, delivering a broad spectrum of services in education, health, and social care.

Waipareiratanga (The Waipareira Way)

Here at the Whānau House, we do our mahi differently. As a new kaimahi, you will be warmly welcomed into a close-knit whānau, with networks spanning across the West Auckland region and beyond. We walk side-by-side with the Māori community, woven into a cross-generational story far bigger than oneself. As kaimahi, we take care of your wellbeing and provide a number of benefits:

• Fun, supportive, and flexible team working environment.
• Various professional and career development opportunities.
• Locally based offices, near to public transport and shops.

A Waipareira career is YOUR opportunity to create a difference for whānau Māori!

Tonoa i tēnei rā! (Apply today!)

To apply for this exciting opportunity, click the "Click to Apply" button on this website. You should expect to hear back from us with the next steps of the recruitment process within the first 2 weeks of applying. For more information, visit our website at www.waipareira.com

All applicants must have a valid New Zealand residency or work visa.

We do not accept submissions from any recruitment agency.