Kaitaki | Team Leader (Wellington)

Kaitaki | Team Leader 

Permanent full time opportunity 
Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

Are you passionate about the protection of whenua Māori?
Can you bring drive, innovation and leadership to your everyday mahi? 

Te Tumu Paeroa 
E totoka ai te tumu o te papatipu hei oranga mō Te Iwi Māori, o mua, o naianei, o anamata hoki.
Ko Te Tumu Paeroa tēnei, te kaitiaki, kaitaunaki, kaiwhakawhanake i te mana o ngā whenua Māori, huri noa. 

So that the foundations of ancestral lands may be solid, benefitting Māori from our past, present and future alike. This is Te Tumu Paeroa, guardian, support and advancer of the mana of Māori land everywhere.

Our role is to provide professional trustee services for Māori. We do this by carrying out the terms of trusts and ensuring the whenua is protected and enhanced for future generations.

He angitūtanga: About the Role:

As Te Tumu Paeroa continues to evolve and strengthen its services, we are expanding our leadership capability with an additional Kaitaki | Team Leader position in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington Trust & Property team. This is an opportunity to work alongside a passionate team, contribute to a growing organisation, and make a meaningful difference for the whenua and people we serve.

As Kaitaki | Team Leader, you will lead the delivery of high-quality trust administration and property management services. You will model the values of Te Tumu Paeroa in your everyday mahi and set a strong example for your team.

In your day-to-day mahi, you will support the team to perform at a high level, deliver quality outcomes, and meet or exceed client service expectations—while keeping the protection and enhancement of whenua Māori at the heart of everything you do.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team
• Provide guidance on complex trust and property matters
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor team performance, quality, and service standards
• Manage risk and compliance, and drive continuous improvement
• Support operational planning and reporting
• Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and collaboration
  
  

He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in team leadership or people management positions
• Ability to build, grow and to continue to enhance a team culture, through the embodiment of the organisation’s values and vision.
• Proven experience in managing team performance, including team planning, setting goals and targets, learning and development, and managing performance issues.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence
• An appreciation for the importance of Māori land and professional trustee services
• An understanding of trust administration, and/or property, leases and tenancy operations would be a bonus
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand is essential.
• Occasional travel required.
  
  

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Reo Māori

• Pae Tahi- Te Whakahua | A desire and ability to practise correct pronunciation of Te Reo Māori (essential).

Ngā Pae Mōhiotanga Tikanga Māori

•  Pae Tahi- Nō Ia Rā | An understanding and living of Tikanga Māori on a day-to-day level, for example, the removing of shoes before entering a whare, washing hands at the urupa and not sitting on tables (essential)
  
  

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What's in it for you?

• Collaborative, supportive working environment 
• Training and development opportunities
• 5 weeks leave

You'll join a collaborative organisation that values innovation, continuous learning, and making a meaningful contribution to the protection and advancement of Māori land for future generations.

The expertise and fresh perspectives you bring will be valued highly, and will be critical in enabling our vision. To learn more about the important work we do please check out our website: www.tetumupaeroa.co.nz

Ngā Mātāpono, Ngā Uara Whai o Te Tumu Paeroa

Keeping our values close at hand, top of mind and always in the heart. Kia Mau!

• Tōtika Te tika o te tū | Professionalism
  Being great at our job is how we make the most difference for whenua and whanau.
• Kotahitanga Te raranga i te tira | Unity
  We work as one, we trust each other, and value our differences.
• Manaakitanga Te akiaki i te mana | Respect
  We treat everyone with dignity, fairness and empathy.
• Mana Te ihi, te wehi, te wana | Integrity
  Integrity is the heart of everything we do.
  
  

He pēhea te tono | How to apply

If you're an experienced leader who values people, purpose, and making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please click 'Apply For This Job' and provide a covering letter and CV.