General Manager Community Operations
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Manager Community Operations Hāpai Hapori
- National leadership community impact
- Lead the Lotteries Grant Programme
- Seeking a savvy experienced public sector leader
Mō mātou About Us
Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) serves and connects people communities and government to build a safe prosperous and respected nation. Within DIA the Community Operations - Hāpai Hapori Group plays a pivotal role in supporting hapū iwi and community organisations across Aotearoa to thrive.
As the operational arm of the Lottery Grants Board Secretariat this group administers approximately $235 million in funding annually. These investments foster environmental wellbeing intergenerational connection community capability and resilience. The group also leads the implementation of Kia Tipu He Tipua a transformative programme focused on strengthening community-led development. With 16 service delivery offices from Kaitaia to Invercargill and a team of around 100 staff Community Operations is a trusted interface between government and communities offering resources advice and support to enable long-term impact.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi About this role
About the Role
This is a significant enterprise leadership opportunity reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Partnerships and Commissions. You will steward the delivery of funding and advisory services nationwide ensuring strategic alignment operational excellence and enduring community outcomes.
You will lead a high-performing team and oversee a geographically dispersed workforce. Your remit includes:
Strategic and operational leadership of the Lottery Grants Board Secretariat
Oversight of funding programmes totalling $235 million annually
Implementation of Kia Tipu He Tipua and other community development initiatives
Enterprise contribution across the Partnerships and Commissions branch
This role demands a deft balance of policy insight operational delivery and relational leadership with communities at the heart of every decision.
Ko wai koe About you
You are a values-driven pragmatic leader with deep experience in the public sector. You will hit the ground running and will be able to demonstrate:
Experience leading complex service delivery functions ideally with geographic spread
Proven success working with Ministers senior officials and governance bodies
Sophisticated understanding of the Machinery of Government
Strategic agility and cultural fluency especially in bicultural and iwi contexts
Exceptional communication organisational and change leadership skills
A commitment to transparent empowering and community-led funding practices
You thrive in complexity build trust across diverse stakeholders and lead with integrity. Above all you are passionate about enabling communities to shape their own futures.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
To apply please email your cover letterCV and DIA application formto
Applications close Sunday 2 November 2025.
To view the job description please click here.
You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business
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- Franchise
- Information Technology Sales
- HR Marketing
About Company
At the Department of Internal Affairs, the work we do makes New Zealand a better place for those born here, and those new New Zealanders who have chosen to call this country home.
