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Associate Director Programme (2026 - 2027)

Tēnā koutou e ngā uri o Ngāti Kahungunu, tēnā koutou katoa.

 

E whai ake nei tētahi ara whakawhanake i te pūkenga whakahaere, hei whakakaha i tō tātou mana motuhake me tō tātou oranga ā-ōhanga. Kahungunu Asset Holding Company (KAHC) is pleased to invite applications for its Associate Director Programme — a structured governance development opportunity designed to build commercial capability within Ngāti Kahungunu.

This programme provides emerging governors with exposure to real-time bord processes, commercial strategy, risk oversight and investment decision-making across KAHC's diversified asset portfolio. The Associate Director will observe and contribute to board discussions (non-voting), receive monitoring from experienced directors, and develop a deeper understanding of iwi commercial governance in practice.

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the Associate Director role is to strengthen the long-term governance capability of Ngāti Kahungunu by creating a practical pathway into commercial directorship.

What You Will Gain

Participants will gain direct exposure to:

  • Board meeting processes and decision-making frameworks

  • Financial reporting, performance monitoring and risk oversight

  • Commercial strategy and investment evaluation

  • The interface between iwi aspirations and commercial performance

This is a developmental role designed to accelerate governance readiness and strengthen the future pipeline of directors across Kahungunu.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the link below:

Apply here – Associate Director Programme

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 20 March 2026.

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Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to ensure all required information is submitted before the closing date.

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If you have any pātai (questions), please send them to: kahc@kahungunu.iwi.nz

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