Board Member - Wairarapa
Mō te Whakahaere | About the Organisation:
The Investment Trust was established to grow and manage the asset base on behalf of the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-a-Rua Settlement Trust. Its mission is to create sustainable, intergenerational wealth through prudent, low-risk investment strategies that align with tikanga and the four pou of development: tikanga, tahua, taiao, and tangata.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role:
Key Responsibilities
Trustees are responsible for making quality decisions in line with the Trust Deed, SIPO, and annual plan, ensuring strong governance, investment diversification, risk management, and ethical oversight. With $67.5M in initial assets, the Trust is entering a direct investment phase – including commercial property ventures and strategic partnerships – and will oversee the establishment of asset-holding entities.
Responsibilities include:
Thought leadership
Strategic investment planning
Fiduciary duty
Compliance with legal, statutory and trust guiding documents.
Financial oversight
Build and strengthen relationships with iwi, mana whenua, and key stakeholders
Guide organisation wide continuous improvement with respect to systems, processes and organisational capability
Mōu | About You:
You’ll bring commercial acumen, governance experience, and a deep understanding of iwi values and aspirations. Knowledge of finance, investment strategy, risk oversight, or legal/commercial frameworks is desirable. You’ll also have:
Strong understanding of kaupapa Māori and a commitment to mana Motuhake
Experience in governance of investment or commercial operations, ideally at some scale.
Vocational experience in a relevant area of investment practice. Been part of a team involved in the development (and / or implementation) of a diversified investment strategy, including direct investments
Strategic thinking and the ability to see the “big picture”
Integrity, accountability, and sound judgement
Collaborative, respectful communicator who values collective decision-making
A willingness to learn and grow with the role
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative kaupapa, helping to grow the economic base of Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-a-Rua and support its long-term prosperity
He taura harakeke, ka kukumea, a tona wā, ka whati. He taura whakapapa, ka kukumea ahakoa ka pēhea te roa, e kore rawa e ngāmotu
- Te Hika a Pāpāuma
Me tono mai ināianei! Apply Now!
Applications close by Sunday, 18 May 2025.
To find out more, please get in touch with Russell Spratt on 029 446 3770 for a confidential kōrero.
To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
