Deputy Chief Executive - Māori Engagement
Hato Hone St John
- Champion Māori health equity
- Drive action and impact
- Approx 3 days per week/0.6 FTE
- 2 days per fortnight in Auckland
Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua.
Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead.
Mō mātou | About Us
Hato Hone St John has been a cornerstone of healthcare and emergency services in Aotearoa for 140 years. As a trusted charitable organisation with over 11,000 staff and volunteers, it provides ambulance services, first aid training, event medical support and community health programmes across the motu. With a deep commitment to equity and wellbeing, Hato Hone St John plays a vital role in strengthening communities and ensuring accessible, high-quality care for all New Zealanders.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Hato Hone St John is committed to improving Māori health equity, and this pivotal leadership role will be instrumental in turning ambition into meaningful action. With strong backing from the Board and executive team, the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) will lead the charge in refreshing strategy, strengthening iwi relationships, and fostering cultural competence across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Refresh – Reinvigorate the Aka strategy, ensuring a clear and actionable execution plan.
- Executive & Board Engagement – Partner with the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership Team and Tahuhu Māori committee to deepen iwi relationships and enhance leadership capability in te ao Māori.
- Team support – Lead, advise and support the Head of Māori Health and Equity and the Kāhui Mauaka team which includes Māori advisors across ambulance and community services.
- Delivery – co-design, lead and support programmes and initiatives that make a measurable difference for health equity.
Ko wai koe| About you
This role requires a visionary leader with deep cultural competence in te ao Māori, including a high level of te reo Māori. The successful candidate will also have:
- Executive leadership experience, ideally within large organisations.
- A background in health and/or social services, with a strong understanding of equity challenges.
- Proven ability to engage authentically, build trust, and foster confidence across all levels.
- A results-driven approach—credibility here will come from delivery, not just dialogue.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
For a copy of the information pack please email Mel Keane at info@amytea.co.nz
To apply, please email your cover letter and CV to apply@amytea.co.nz
Applications close Monday 23rd June.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job.
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