We are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to join Ngāti Porou iwi and provide enduring financial leadership, strategic oversight, and financial stewardship. Based in Tairāwhiti, this role sits at the heart of an iwi with responsibilities and impact that extend across the rohe and beyond.

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This is a rare opportunity to contribute to an iwi organisation with significant reach across economic, cultural, social, and community wellbeing. Guided by the aspirations of Ngāti Porou whānau and hapū.

The ideal candidate will bring not only financial and commercial expertise but also a genuine understanding of, and commitment to, Māori culture, iwi development, and ways of working that honour Ngāti Porou.

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A Critical Distinction

This CFO role sits at the head of the group driving strategy, group oversight, reporting and delivery of various services. The successful candidate must bring extensive experience in group financial management in a complex and varied environment, contract service delivery in the health sector, charitable activities, and a firm understanding of investments and commercial activities.

This role is responsible for shaping and guiding the organisation’s financial direction to ensure enduring prosperity for future generations.

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About the role

This senior leadership position partners closely with the Chief Executive, Board, and wider leadership team to:

• Lead financial strategy, long-term planning, and organisational performance
• Strengthen and oversee financial systems, reporting, risk, and compliance
• Provide expert financial advice, modelling, forecasting, and portfolio oversight for a multi-entity group
• Financial analysis on a range of projects, systems implementation, and efficient charitable activities
• Build capability across shared services including Finance, HR, IT, Communications, and Health
• Ensure sound governance, capital planning, and financial stability across the group
• Drive performance, accountability, and sustainable growth aligned with kaupapa Māori values

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About you

You will bring:

• Significant financial experience, in a complex group consisting of contract service delivery, charitable activities and commercial aspects.
• Proven capability in financial modelling, group reportings and financial oversight, budgeting a capex management
• Deep respect for, and genuine love of, te ao Māori, tikanga, and kaupapa Māori ways of working
• Experience engaging effectively with iwi, hapū, and Māori communities
• Strategic capability and the confidence to influence, guide, and support executive and board decision-making
• Strong relationship skills and the ability to lead high-performing teams
• CA qualification or equivalent senior professional finance accreditation

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What you will lead

• Financial reporting, analysis, and group-wide oversight
• Risk, audit, and compliance management
• Shared Service management
• Strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term financial modelling
• Enhancing organisational systems, controls, and financial capability
• Supporting culture, values, and behaviours

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Why this role matters

This position directly contributes to the long-term financial wellbeing and aspirations of tangata. The CFO will play a central role in ensuring our organisation continues to grow, adapt, and deliver meaningful impact across generations.

Your contribution will strengthen our foundation, support the economic and social outcomes of whānau, and help uphold the mana of our iwi.

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