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Well established highly reputable agency

Strong networks across iwi, government, community effective practice alongside families

 

Jigsaw Whanganui is a highly reputable Te Tiriti agency. Under our vision Kaupapa Whānau, we work alongside whānau and families in Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu to be at their very best for their children.

The agency Trust Board is seeking to appoint an Executive Officer to lead the implementation of the Trust vision and strategy.

We are seeking a credible and effective leader who is able to demonstrate an absolute commitment to the integrity of whānau and carries a sound understanding of effective social work practice alongside whānau and families.

With proven experience in team work and fostering a culture of kindness, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are seeking someone able to manage staff, assets, contracts, finance, stakeholder relationships and communications. You must have the capacity to build and maintain effective relationships across iwi, government and community with high level of personal integrity and reliability.

 

This person must:

  • always work to uphold the mana and dignity of whānau and families, and their whakapapa, often in the face of systems that undermine their integrity
  • encourage whānau to acknowledge their strengths and realise their resources and hopes
  • work intentionally to grow the professional excellence of everyone in our team

 

Just as we want whānau and families to be at their best, we want all our staff to be at their very best, so, when you join us you will enjoy;

  • A competitive salary
  • A flexible, family friendly workplace
  • Generous annual and sick leave provisions
  • Extensive professional development opportunities
  • A workplace that encourages everyone to be their authentic self
  • Our values of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, whakawhanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga, which guide us daily in our work alongside whānau and with each other

 

For more information you can download the position description and apply below, telephone 06 345 1636 or email board@jigsawwhanganui.org.nz

 

Applications close Friday 8 November 2024.

 

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be scheduled for week commencing Monday 25 November 2024.

 

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