Entity: Toitū Ngāti Porou

Location: Ruatoria / Te Tairāwhiti

Status: Permanent, Full-Time

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We’re seeking a Registry & Funding Manager to lead two critical functions of our organisation — the iwi membership registry and our funding and grants programmes.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for two essential pillars of our organisation: maintaining the integrity of the iwi membership register and leading the effective, transparent delivery of funding and grant programmes that support whānau, marae, hapū, and community entities.

You will oversee the strategic and operational management of our registry and funding systems, ensuring that data is accurate, secure, and meaningful — and that all funding processes align with policy, audit requirements, and our organisational values. Your leadership will help ensure whānau receive fair and accessible support, while strengthening the foundations of our iwi data and information systems.

We’re looking for someone with strong relationship skills, sound judgement, and a strategic mindset — someone who can balance operational delivery with long-term improvement, who can confidently manage complex systems, and who is committed to culturally grounded, mana‑enhancing service for our people.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, governance, marae, funders, and community partners, providing trusted advice, high‑quality reporting, and strong programme oversight. This role sits at the heart of our commitment to growing and supporting our iwi membership while ensuring funding opportunities create meaningful impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys variety, values cultural alignment, and thrives in an environment where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing and future aspirations of Ngāti Porou.

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Essential Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Registry, Funding & Programme Expertise

• Significant experience in registry/membership management, grants administration, or programme delivery.
• Proven ability to manage funding workflows, eligibility assessments, reporting, and audit compliance.
• Experience developing and applying policies, processes, and internal controls.

Systems, Data & Reporting

• Strong experience working with CRM/databases and maintaining data integrity.
• Confidence managing digital system improvements or upgrades.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and prepare high-quality reporting for governance or management.

Leadership, Engagement & Relationships

• Ability to guide whānau, marae, and applicants through funding and registry processes in a culturally safe, supportive way.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Experience preparing papers, business cases, or advice for senior leaders or boards.

Professional Attributes

• High attention to detail, sound judgement, and a strong ethical approach to data and privacy.
• Ability to manage complex workloads, competing deadlines, and sensitive information.
• Full, clean driver’s licence.

Advantageous

• Experience in iwi, not‑for‑profit, community, or public sector environments.
• Understanding of tikanga Māori, whakapapa processes, and Te Ao Māori frameworks.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and data/reporting dashboards.

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What we offer

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• A supportive, collaborative, and culturally grounded workplace
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful mahi that strengthens whānau, hapū, iwi, and community wellbeing
• EAP & wellbeing services
• Central location within our rohe

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How to Apply

If this sounds like the next step in your career — where your skills can directly support positive outcomes for Ngāti Porou whānau and communities — we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter via Seek.

Join us and help drive strong, fair, and future‑focused registry and funding outcomes for Ngāti Porou.

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