Kaiwhakahaere Matua - General Manager
Job Description
Kaiwhakahaere Matua - General Manager - Pārengarenga Incorporation - Ref M890
Location: Te Kao, Te Hiku o Te Ika (Far North)
- 2 year fixed-term contract, full-time (based in Te Kao, Far North).
- Do you want to lead a kaupapa Māori organisation to help shape intergenerational prosperity in Te Hiku o Te Ika?
- Are you a strategic and values-driven leader with strong financial expertise, experience in farming or forestry, and a deep respect for tikanga Māori?
Mō mātou | About Us
Pārengarenga Incorporation is a proud Māori land entity with deep roots in Te Hiku o Te Ika, managing over 15,000 hectares of whenua across farming, forestry, apiculture, and emerging ventures such as horticulture.
Their vision is clear, “Growing our people and communities through a world-class, sustainable enterprise of the land and sea” and are committed to a kaupapa grounded in intergenerational growth, sustainability, and empowering shareholders and communities through whenua-and moana-based enterprise.
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
We are seeking a values-driven General Manager with strong financial expertise and a deep respect for tikanga Māori to lead our operations, drive commercial growth, and uphold our cultural integrity. Whether you are Māori or non-Māori, what matters most is your understanding of our values, your commitment to our vision, and ability to deliver results in a kaupapa Māori environment.
This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with cultural purpose and contribute meaningfully to the future of Te Tai Tokerau.
Ngā Kawenga Matua - Key Responsibilities
As General Manager, you will:
- Lead the strategic, commercial, and operational direction of the Incorporation.
- Develop and implement a three-year strategic plan in collaboration with the Committee of Management and stakeholders.
- Identify and assess new business opportunities, particularly in horticulture and sustainable enterprise.
- Oversee financial management, budgeting, reporting, and investment decisions.
- Build a high-performing, culturally grounded team and organisational culture.
- Ensure operational excellence across farming, forestry, and apiculture.
- Represent Pārengarenga Incorporation with mana among shareholders, iwi, hapū, business partners, and government.
- Uphold compliance with legal, environmental, and governance standards.
- Champion Pārengarenga’s vision, values, and intergenerational legacy.
Ngā pūkenga e hiahiatia ana | What you’ll bring to the role
- Proven executive leadership experience (CEO or GM level), ideally in primary industries such as farming or forestry.
- Strong financial knowledge and commercial judgement.
- A collaborative, people-first leadership style grounded in integrity and humility.
- Experience delivering business growth and operational excellence.
- Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills.
- Respect for tikanga Māori and a genuine connection to kaupapa Māori values.
- Te reo Māori proficiency is a bonus, but not essential.
Ētahi o ngā painga o te tūranga nei | What we offer
- Be part of a proud Māori land incorporation shaping economic, environmental, and social outcomes in Te Hiku.
- Influence the growth of new industries and job opportunities for whānau.
- Work alongside a focussed committee of management and a strong, supportive community.
- Enjoy the richness of working within a kaupapa Māori environment where whenua, whānau, and future generations are at the heart of everything we do.
Tono Mai - Apply Now
If you're ready to lead with purpose and grow a legacy grounded in whenua and tikanga, we’d love to hear what you have to offer. Pārengarenga Incorporation is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting the aspirations of whānau, hapū, and iwi. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds who are aligned with our values and kaupapa.
Applications close: Monday 03 November 2025 at 5.00pm.