Nau mai, haere mai ki te kaupapa o Haumanu.
As Haumanu Collective enters a transformative new chapter as Te Mana Tōpū o Haumanu Inc., we are calling for a dynamic and driven Kaiwhakahaere (General Manager) to join us in nurturing the next era of taonga pūoro. This role is central to our collective’s strategic vision: “He ara pūoro, He ihi reo, he wehi oro, he wana ora – To nurture, to grow.”
Position Details:
- Role: General Manager | Kaiwhakahaere
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Start Date: July 2025
- Term: 12-month contract
About the Role:
As our General Manager, you will hold the operational heartbeat of the Collective—bringing our strategic plan to life through strong governance, financial stewardship, efficient administration, and meaningful stakeholder relationships. You will ensure that the day-to-day mahi aligns with our pou: Te Pū (Governance & Operations), Te Ihi (Advocacy & Communication), Te Oro (Sound & Playing), and Te Rongo (Growth).
Te Matawhānui: Vision
“He ara pūoro, He ihi reo, he wehi oro, he wana
ora (To nurture, to grow)”
Te Aka Matua: Mission
“Kia mau, kia whakatipu, kia tuku iho ai ngā taonga pūoro Māori (To vitalise, grow and enable taonga pūoro Māori to reverberate across generations)”
Kei aku pōhoi kura, tēnā koutou
Ko Te Mana Tōpū o Haumanu e whakamānawa atu ana ki a koutou, e ngākau nui ana ki te tai haruru nō tuawhakarere iho. Ki a koutou te hunga pakari e hakapeto ngoi ana, kia whakapiki ake ai ngai tātou ki ngā karamatamata nui. Tēnei te reo o Haumanu e mihi atu ana, ā moroki noa nei.
Ko tēnei te reo karanga o Haumanu ki a koutou, kia piri tahi ai ki a mātou. Kia eke panuku, kia eke hohoro, kia anga whakamua tēnei kaupapa nui whakaharahara o tātou, ā, ko te tuakiri tangata te take, ko te ākengokengo te take.
Nau mai, haere mai ki a mātou, hoake tāua ki te tihi o angitū. Angiangi te muri whakarua, tutū te ngaru o te moana, ka tere te ihupuku
Tihei Mauri Ora!
Haumanu Collective have been working hard the last 5 years to promote and elevate the visibility of Taonga Pūoro through a range of exciting projects. We have now moved into an Incorporated Society Te Mana Tōpū o Haumanu Inc (TMToH) – the collective is entering a new phase of growth and opportunity. To support this journey, we are seeking a dynamic Kaiwhakahaere to join our kaupapa and help shape the future, ensuring Taonga Pūoro continues to flourish.
Primary Role:
As the Kaiwhakahaere, you will work closely TMToH to make our strategic plan a reality. You will handle daily operations, finances, management, compliance, administration, and secure funding opportunities that will strengthen the relationships and the kaupapa of Haumanu into the future. You will bring a strong combination of leadership, organisational skills and hands-on problem-solving, alongside a passion for supporting our practitioners and artists through effective administration. You are proactive, organised, and can be solutions based whilst working across tasks and projects.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong leader with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to Te Reo me ona Tikanga
- Passionate about supporting artists through effective administration.
- Proactive and ready to take on various tasks.
Key Skills & Experience:
- Understanding of the arts funding environment in Aotearoa
- Business planning, financial management, office administration
- People skills and strong relationships in the arts
- Commitment to Mātauranga Māori & Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
- Commitment to Te Reo me ona Tikanga
- Governance and compliance
- Marketing and communications
- Excellent communication and time management
To Apply:
Please email your CV and expression of interest to:
📧 haumanucollective2025@gmail.com
Closing Friday 1pm June 13th 2025
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