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Ko te moemoeā o Ipurangi Aotearoa he ipurangi tōkeke, whakauru hoki mō Aotearoa, kia whai hua ai ngā tāngata katoa. E ū ana mātou ki ngā mātāpono o Te Tiriti o Waitangi, ki te mana o te .nz hei taonga mā te motu, me te whakapakari i ngā hononga e puāwai ai ngā hapori, ngā pakihi me ngā reanga kei te haere mai. Mā te ngākau pono, te ngākau tahi, te ngākau auaha me te ngākau nui, ka rarangahia e tātou tētahi ara matihiko e whakakotahi ana i te mātauranga Māori, te rangatiratanga me te oranga tonutanga mō Aotearoa whānui.

Mō mātou | About InternetNZ

InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa is the home of .nz, working for an Internet that benefits all of Aotearoa. As the steward of New Zealand’s domain name system, InternetNZ provides the infrastructure, security and leadership that help keep New Zealand connected. Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to a trusted, inclusive and thriving Internet, InternetNZ is delivering an ambitious strategy that strengthens .nz, advances digital equity, and creates positive social impact for communities across Aotearoa.

Te āhua o te tūranga | The opportunity

InternetNZ is seeking an exceptional leader to join Te Kāhui Tumu as Manukura.

This newly created executive leadership role sits at the heart of InternetNZ's future. Partnering closely with the Group Chief Executive in a Tier 1.5 role, you will provide strategic leadership to embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi across governance, strategy, operations and organisational culture.

As the custodian of Te Korowai o Ipurangi Aotearoa, you will help shape the future of one of Aotearoa's most influential digital organisations – strengthening relationships with iwi, hapū and Māori communities, advancing Māori aspirations within the .nz ecosystem, and ensuring InternetNZ delivers on its commitment to an equitable and inclusive digital future.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising the InternetNZ and Domain Name Commission Boards on Te Tiriti, tikanga and strategic Māori priorities within the domain name space.
• Leading the activation of Te Korowai o Ipurangi Aotearoa.
• Building trusted partnerships across iwi, hapū, Māori enterprises and Māori technology communities.
• Championing Māori digital sovereignty and indigenous participation in internet governance.
• Growing organisational capability in te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Representing Māori interests in national and international domain name and internet governance forums.
• Leading Te Rōpū Hāpai-ō and fostering a culturally safe, high-performing organisation.

Ngā tino pūkenga me whai | Essential skills and experience

The successful candidate will bring:

• Deep grounding in te ao Māori, tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori and iwi relationships.
• Demonstrated experience translating Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles into governance, strategy and organisational practice.
• Proven senior leadership experience.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capability across Māori, governance, public, private and community sectors.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the confidence to challenge constructively and build consensus.
• An interest in, or understanding of, digital technology, internet governance, digital inclusion, data governance or related sectors.

He aha te take e tono ai? | Why join InternetNZ?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of one of Aotearoa’s most important digital institutions.

As Manukura, you will influence governance at the highest level, contribute to national conversations about digital equity and Māori digital aspirations, and help ensure the Internet continues to deliver benefits for all of Aotearoa. You will work alongside committed leaders who are passionate about creating a trusted, inclusive and thriving digital future.

Kua raranga tahi tātou he whāriki ipurangi mō āpōpō.
Together, we have woven a digital mat for the future.

For a confidential discussion and a copy of the Position Description, please contact Moana Temel at Niche Recruitment on 021 499 902 or email moana.temel@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

Applications close Thursday, 20 August 2026.

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