Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu is seeking expressions of interest for a mātāwaka representative to join our Iwi Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) in Te Tauihu.
This role provides an important governance voice for Māori living in Te Tauihu who do not belong to one of the mana whenua iwi represented on the Board. The mātā waka perspective helps ensure Board decision-making reflects the diversity of Māori lived experience, whakapapa connections, and aspirations across our rohe.
About the role
The Board’s role is centred on whānau voice, system advocacy, and influencing decision-making across the health system. This includes gathering and elevating the voices of whānau Māori, using these insights to advocate for change, and working at a system-influencing level alongside Health NZ and other partners to shape priorities, plans, and investment that improve hauora Māori.
As the mātāwaka Board representative, you will contribute a broad, community-connected lens, supporting inclusive and equitable outcomes for whānau Māori across Te Tauihu. The role complements mana whenua leadership by strengthening representation of Māori who live, work, and raise whānau in the rohe, but whose iwi affiliations sit elsewhere.
Key responsibilities
As a Board member, you will contribute to:
- Elevating whānau voice to inform priorities and decision-making across the health system
- Advocating for Māori health equity and improved outcomes at a system-influencing level
- Working alongside Health NZ and other partners to shape plans, priorities, and investment
- Monitoring how the health system responds to Māori needs and aspirations
- Strengthening collaboration across the health and wider social sector
- Upholding governance responsibilities, including confidentiality and conflict of interest management
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a mātāwaka representative who brings:
- Strong connections with Māori communities in Te Tauihu
- Understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred approaches
- Experience or insight into hauora Māori and the social determinants of health
- The ability to engage in strategic, system-level conversations and advocacy
- Experience in areas such as community leadership, health, planning, finance, policy, or systems change (professional, governance, or lived experience)
Prior board experience is welcome but not essential. Diverse leadership pathways are valued.
Time commitment
- Three-year term, with eligibility for re-appointment
- Monthly Board hui
- Approximately three hours per meeting, including preparation
- Time commitment reviewed after six months
This is an opportunity to:
- Ensure whānau voice is central to health system decision-making
- Advocate for Māori across a complex and changing health environment
- Ensure mātāwaka perspectives are present where influence sits
- Contribute to a kaupapa-driven Board committed to equity, partnership, and whānau wellbeing
Expressions of interest
Please email expressions of interest to the Board secretary at [email protected]. Please include your CV and a cover letter.
Ngā manaakitanga
Lydia Mains
Chairperson
Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu Iwi-Māori Partnership Board