This broad, hands-on role ensures Te Kāhu Tiu remains compliant, safe, financially well administered and operationally effective.
Te Kāhu Tiu is a land-based therapeutic and vocational day programme supporting rangatahi tāne in the youth justice system to reconnect with their identity, build resilience and create positive futures. From a 35-hectare property in Reikorangi Valley, our programme brings together therapy, land-based mahi, education, cultural connection and whānau engagement to help rangatahi step into their mana and realise their potential.
The opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation at an important stage in its development.
As Operations Manager, you will be the person who keeps Te Kāhu Tiu running effectively behind the scenes, allowing the programme team to focus on rangatahi and programme delivery. This broad, hands-on role ensures Te Kāhu Tiu remains compliant, safe, financially well administered and operationally effective, while building practical systems that can scale as the organisation grows.
The role works closely with the Programme Director and Programme Manager, supports the Board on governance, finance and compliance matters, and directly manages Drivers and Peer Support Workers. This is a hands-on role - you will do most of the work yourself, only drawing on external specialists where necessary e.g. for defined accounting, legal, HR, IT and health and safety support.
About you
You are a practical and highly organised generalist who takes pride in getting things done. You are comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently and moving between broader organisational needs and detailed administration.
You may currently work in a charity, NGO, community or iwi organisation, social services environment, school, or another regulated setting where you have personally managed a broad operational portfolio.
The successful candidate will bring: