Mana Whakapai
Auckland, Nz
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Auckland was not your ordinary General Manager's role. We started from ground zero to build what became Māori and Pasifika Trades Training: Auckland. Establishing the board (and then reporting to them), defining and establishing an operational framework (collective impact), developing our brand and brand identity, setting and executing the strategy, securing funding, budgeting and forecasting, internal and external stakeholder relations, PR, communications with the board, tracking performance, and establishing working culture of the collective.They needed someone who was comfortable in resource constrained environments, had proven experience in leading and delivering complex multi stakeholder operation, a proactive and forward thinker, and a passion for education and trade training in New Zealand to work across our team. Our team included iwi, employers, industry training organisations, polytechnics, private training enterprises and community organisations all working together to help Maori and Pasifika become leaders in the trades. We combined trades training with coaching and financial support, and connected trainees with employers to take them right into the heart of their chosen trade. We knew our audience and told good stories to help them on their journey for a better Auckland.In 2022, Maori and Pasifika Trades Training turns 10 years old, and operates under the same brand and kaupapa. It's probably in better hands ; ).http://www.maoripasifikatrades.co.nz