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The Tāmaki Regeneration Company (TRC) is a dynamic, values‑driven organisation dedicated to transforming Tāmaki and empowering communities. Operating across Glen Innes, Panmure, and Point England, TRC’s master plan spans healthy homes, thriving town centres, economic uplift, social wellbeing, and deep cultural connection. Together with mana whenua, Pasifika communities, local organisations, government, and industry partners, TRC works to create a vibrant and thriving Tāmaki where whānau can achieve their aspirations.

• Stand up and lead a place‑based employment & skills function
• Shape a newly established function with real strategic influence
• Enable meaningful employment, training, and social procurement outcomes for Tāmaki whānau

About the Opportunity
 

What You’ll Do

• Stand up and scale a new Jobs & Skills hub, including the office, operating model, team structure, systems, and delivery approach
• Lead partnerships across employers, build partners, training providers, and community organisations to unlock employment, training, apprenticeships and new funding opportunities
• Secure and manage funding streams, including social investment and philanthropic opportunities, to future‑proof the programme
• Translate TRC’s social and economic aspirations into practical, place‑based programme delivery
• Oversee reporting frameworks, data, and insights that demonstrate impact and support governance and decision‑making
• Work closely with internal teams to embed Jobs & Skills outcomes across the wider TRC programme
• Identify emerging opportunities, reduce duplication, and leverage the strengths of existing partners to secure better outcomes for whānau

Who You’ll Be
We’re looking for someone who brings a strong mix of strategic partnership capability, operational delivery experience, and genuine relationship leadership. You’ll be grounded, collaborative, and committed to creating better outcomes for Tāmaki communities. With experience leading employment, training, skills, or community programmes (or transferable experience from complex environments), you’ll also bring confident people leadership and ideally have helped stand up new functions or teams. You’ll have a proven ability to build partnerships across public, private, and community sectors, secure and manage funding opportunities, and navigate diverse funding ecosystems. Strong cultural competency, especially experience working with Māori and Pasifika communities is essential. Organised and solutions‑focused, you’ll thrive in fast‑moving environments where you can connect the dots, spot opportunities, and mobilise others. Above all, you’re a natural relationship‑builder with strong influencing and facilitation skills.

Why TRC?
At TRC, their work is grounded in three core values:
Ka Poipoi — We deeply care for and nurture each other
Ka Honohono Tātou — We join together and build strong connections
Ka Waihanga Tahi Tātou — We reflect, learn, design, and create together

You’ll join a collaborative, community‑centred team committed to meaningful change and long‑term impact. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up  that directly improves the social and economic wellbeing of Tāmaki.

Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today using reference number 1020665, or contact Eloah Ferreira on 09 368 7300/eloah.ferreira@h2r.co.nz for a confidential kōrero. All applicants must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand.