Social Capability Lead - Wellington

Kaupapa Māori
Written By Tony Cutting

Ko wai te Pakihi nei | About the Organisation:
He Herenga Kura is a Te Tiriti-dynamic, kaupapa Māori organisation with over 50 years of experience walking alongside whānau to build capability and connection. They deliver whānau ora solutions with aroha, equity, and cultural integrity.


Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role:
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you’ll lead a team dedicated to supporting whānau to navigate social services, with tamariki at the heart of all you do. From youth mentoring to harm prevention and whānau conferencing, you'll ensure services are safe, connected, and impactful.

You’ll translate strategy into action, shape policy, and align delivery across the wider organisation.

Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Leading and supporting a high-performing, kaupapa-driven team

  • Translating strategy into effective, whānau-centred service delivery

  • Embedding Te Tiriti, tikanga Māori, and cultural safety into daily practice

  • Overseeing contract delivery, performance, and quality outcomes

  • Building trusted relationships with whānau, partners, and agencies

  • Supporting continuous improvement, risk management, and change initiatives

Ko wai koe | About You:
You’re an experienced, values-led leader grounded in kaupapa Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. You foster a safe and healthy work environment where kaimahi have the skills, knowledge, tools and support to thrive.

Ideally, you will bring:

  • Leadership experience in social services or kaupapa Māori settings

  • Knowledge of kaupapa Māori frameworks and Māori societal and familial structures, including whānau, hapū, and iwi.

  • Knowledge of WAI 2750 and kaupapa related to Māori and iwi housing

  • Ability to apply Te Tiriti in practice and support culturally safe environments

  • Proven relationship-building skills across whānau, agencies, and stakeholders

  • Confidence in managing risk, performance, and service delivery

  • A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent lived experience

 

Bring your leadership, heart, and vision to a kaupapa committed to supporting whānau.

Applications close Thursday 31 July 2025

Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 0272851461 or Russell Spratt on 0294463770 for a confidential kōrero.

Tony Cutting

Hi, I am Tony Cutting of Tony Cutting Digital.

I love writing, taking photos and promoting People and Kiwi businesses.

I coach business people on how to grow their business. I am a strong advocate of networking, collaboration, collective marketing, digital marketing and learning how to write and take great images.

With these skills you can take hobbies you love and build a business that will succeed.

http://tonycuttingdigital.com
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