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This is the place where you can see opportunities to work for or govern for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. Supporting and building sustainable whānau capability demands a range of roles and a raft of skills

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Work with us

To thrive in our space you must:

Have a heart for the people
Be prepared to stretch and rise to challenges
Be kind
Work hard.

As an organisation we value:

Whānau – that is our core purpose. We are committed to ensuring our staff and people have work-life balance
Building capability – one of our core workstreams. We are committed to supporting our people to grow
Being audacious – we know the status quo will not get us where we need to be.

Executive Assistant to Pouārahi / GPL Board Secretariat

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Executive Assistant to join our team at Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu! This pivotal role provides comprehensive support to our Pouārahi (CEO) and serves as a vital liaison for our GPL Board. Your tasks will include managing communications, organising schedules, preparing materials for meetings, and facilitating the flow of information. This position is crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of our leadership and governance, requiring a mix of administrative expertise, strategic thinking, and cultural awareness to support our mission of empowering whānau across Te Waipounamu.

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Pou Whirinaki ki Waitaha | Regional Champion – Central

We are seeking a dedicated individual to fill the vital role of Pou Whirinaki ki Waitaha. This position sits alongside our Pou Whirinaki for Te Tau Ihu/Upper South Island and Te Tai Tonga/Lower South Island, and plays a critical role in supporting our Whānau Ora Navigators and partners throughout the Waitaha/Central region. Duties include ensuring effective and efficient service delivery and community engagement, strengthening relationships and forming new partnerships.

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Applications close on Saturday 18 May.

Kaitauwhiro Whānau | Commissioning Advisor – Kōanga Kai

We are seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Commissioning Advisor for our Kōanga Kai kaupapa. Kōanga Kai is about self-determination and sustainability – kai production that puts whānau in charge of creating healthy lifestyles, and that are environmentally and economically sustainable. We are looking for a Commissioning Advisor to lead this kaupapa with heart and passion and a desire to get your hands dirty. The Commissioning Advisor for Kōanga Kai is responsible for facilitating the commissioning pipeline and supporting whānau throughout Te Waipounamu to deliver Kōanga Kai, as well as growing the Kōanga Kai kaupapa by identifying new funding opportunities.

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Applications close on Sunday 19 May.

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