Responsibilities
- Shaping iwi partnership strategy across major commercial and infrastructure initiatives
- Identifying and unlocking high-value commercial opportunities
- Supporting bid and tender positioning within complex local government environments
- Bringing together cultural insight, commercial acumen, and strategic thinking to deliver tangible outcomes
Requirements
- Significant experience working within iwi organisations or Māori commercial entities, with strong understanding of governance, values, and commercial priorities
- Proven experience navigating local government environments, including procurement frameworks and council processes
- A strong background in infrastructure, regulated sectors, or complex stakeholder environments
- Demonstrated success contributing to procurement, tendering and bid strategy development
- The ability to operate effectively across multi-stakeholder environments, balancing commercial outcomes with relationship integrity
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to convert strategic relationships into meaningful outcomes
- High cultural competency, including a deep understanding of tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti principles
- Exceptional communication skills, with confidence engaging at senior leadership and governance level
Nice to Have
- Experience within environmental services, waste management, or the circular economy
- Exposure to major infrastructure or consenting programmes
- Familiarity with the Resource Management Act and regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting partnership frameworks, governance reporting, or commercial tracking
Benefits
- Work at the forefront of iwi partnership strategy in one of NZ’s most critical sectors
- Be part of a business committed to authentic, long-term partnerships—not transactional engagement
- Influence major projects, infrastructure decisions, and national-level outcomes
- Join a team that values cultural integrity, strategic thinking, and commercial excellence
- Play a direct role in advancing sustainability, circular economy initiatives, and community outcomes
- Company EV
Why You Should Choose Us
- This is your opportunity to step into a role where purpose meets influence. At WM New Zealand, you will:
- Work at the forefront of iwi partnership strategy in one of NZ’s most critical sectors
- Be part of a business committed to authentic, long-term partnerships—not transactional engagement
- Influence major projects, infrastructure decisions, and national-level outcomes
- Join a team that values cultural integrity, strategic thinking, and commercial excellence
- Play a direct role in advancing sustainability, circular economy initiatives, and community outcomes
- Company EV
How to apply
- To apply for this role click "I'm interested".
- Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.
Additional Information
- You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship
- WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces
