Ngā Rere | Vacancies

Ngā Rere | Vacancy

 

Ngā Rere are seeking a Tūmau Matua (Head Chef)

Permanent Full Time

 

Ko wai mātou? | About us

Ngā Rere will be an 18-room premium cultural lodge which delivers an immersive experience as well as a place to rest your head.   

Manuhiri will experience warmth through manaakitanga of Ngāruahine. Meaning flows through the building design, accommodation, the dining experience, storytelling, and guided tours.

The sum of all these components creates a sense of connection with Taranaki Maunga and Ngāruahine.

Ngā Rere will be a premium lodge experience in Taranaki and within Aotearoa.

 

Tūranga Aronga | Position Purpose

To perform a variety of activities to support the food & beverage operations and to ensure that manuhiri needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded. This includes ensuring nutritious, high quality, well prepared, well presented and enjoyable kai (food) is provided to all manuhiri.

 

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and Experience

This position requires a varied range of skills, attributes and key responsibilities; including flexibility, positivity, the ability to overcome challenges to name a few.

Other essential skills and attributes:

·       Passionate about Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga 

·       Willing and able to work weekends and public holidays

·       New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (level 3)

·       Proven experience as a Chef, leading a team and/or running a kitchen

·       Exceptional communication skills, professionalism and emotional intelligence

·       Lead, organise and keep our food & beverage service and processes on track and constantly evolving.

·       Problem solving skills

·       High attention to detail

·       Flexible and adaptable

·       Team player with a friendly, positive approach

·       Willing to learn and take initiative and a can-do attitude

·       Have a growth mindset and strive to be better every day

 

Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply

Please forward your most up to date CV and Cover Letter to hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz

If you would like a copy of the job description, please email hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 15 September 24

 

Ngā Rere | Vacancy

 

Ngā Rere are seeking a Pou Arataki (Operations Manager)

Permanent Full Time (Shared Role)

 

Ko wai mātou? | About us

Ngā Rere will be an 18-room premium cultural lodge which delivers an immersive experience as well as a place to rest your head.   

Manuhiri will experience warmth through manaakitanga of Ngāruahine. Meaning flows through the building design, accommodation, the dining experience, storytelling, and guided tours.

The sum of all these components creates a sense of connection with Taranaki Maunga and Ngāruahine.

Ngā Rere will be a premium lodge experience in Taranaki and within Aotearoa.

 

Tūranga Aronga | Position Purpose

Works collaboratively to ensure exceptional and efficient daily operations. Enhance manuhiri experience and satisfaction. Leads a team to deliver extraordinary service. Focusing on optimising processes, managing resources, meeting financial targets and objectives and upholding the highest standards of hospitality.

 

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and Experience

This position requires a wide range of skills; including flexibility, positivity, and the ability to overcome challenges to name a few.

Other essential skills and attributes:

·   Passionate about Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga

·   Sound Knowledge of Hospitality Industry

·   Personal appreciation of the hospitality industry’s commitment and dedication to 24/7 operations and providing round-the-clock service

·   Operations and Department Management

·   Operations and Department Reporting

·   Financial and Budget Management

·   Leadership

·   Time Management

·   Relationship Building

·   Administration Duties

·   Customer Service

·   Catering and Housekeeping

·   Environmental Sustainability

·   Health & Safety Compliance

 

Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply

Please forward your most up to date CV and Cover Letter to hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz

If you would like a copy of the job description, please email hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 15 September 24

 


Ngā Rere | Vacancies

 

Ngā Rere have Full and Part Time Permanent Kaimanaaki positions available

 

Ko wai mātou? | About us

Ngā Rere will be an 18-room boutique cultural lodge, providing warmth, meaning and connection for anyone who stays here.

Manuhiri experience warmth through manaakitanga of Ngāruahine. Meaning flows through the building design, accommodation, the dining experience, storytelling, and guided tours.

The sum of all these components creates a sense of connection with Taranaki Maunga and Ngāruahine.

Ngā Rere will be a premium lodge experience in Taranaki and within Aotearoa.

 

Tūranga Aronga | Position Purpose

To perform a variety of hospitality activities to support the day to day running of Ngā Rere and to ensure that manuhiri needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded.

 

Ngā Pūkenga | Skills and Experience

These positions require a varied range of skills, attributes, experience and key responsibilities; including flexibility, positivity, and the ability to support and adapt when required.

Other essential skills and attributes required:

·   Passionate about Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga

·   Personal appreciation of the hospitality industry’s commitment and dedication to operations

·   Manuhiri/Customer Service orientated

·   Willing to support food &/or beverage preparation

·   Catering service and housekeeping service

·   Administration Duties

·   Excellent Interpersonal skills

·   Must be a team player

·   Have some knowledge of Health and Safety

·   Previous experience as a barista, a cook or with food handling a bonus but not essential.

 

Me pēhea te tono | How to Apply

Please forward your most up to date CV and Cover Letter to hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz

If you would like a copy of the job description, please email hrpayroll@ngaruahine.iwi.nz

Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 15 September 24


September 28, 2026
He toa raupine, he toa raukura, he toa rauora! Te Korowai o Ngāruahine acknowledges and thanks our retiring Trustees for their service, leadership and contribution to Ngāruahine. We particularly acknowledge the welcome and support they have extended to incoming Trustees as we transition into the new governance term. The new Board brings together a strong mix of new perspectives, seasoned governance experience and continuity. The new Te Korowai Board consists of Katrina Taylor, Tauke King, Ngaraina Brooks, Emma Gardiner, Ferinica Hawe Foreman, Tazmyn Katene, Bonita Bigham, Allie Hemara Wahanui, Sarah Mako, Rere-No-A-Rangi Pope, Will Edwards and Pikiteora Matehaere. Of particular note is the appointment of our youngest trustee to date and first trustee to have attended Te Kura o Ngaruahinerangi, Pikiteora Matehaere. She has held national representative body governance roles, as well as being a Trustee on Ngāti Tamaahuroa Titahi Trust. Pikiteora brings a new generational voice to the Board, grounded in our Ngāruahine reo and tikanga — he toa o te rauora. Our incoming Trustees also bring a significant depth of experience from across governance, iwi, hapū, community and professional settings. This is complemented by returning Trustees, whose experience provides important continuity and organisational knowledge as the new Board establishes itself. Te Korowai Board resolved to reappoint Emma Gardiner as Pouwhakarae. This is reflective of the Board’s appetite for continuity and ensuring traction on several priority kaupapa heading into the new term. The Board has also confirmed the following appointments: • Te Ohu Arotake (Audit and Risk) – Allie Hemara Wahanui (Chair), Tauke King and Sarah Mako • Tumu Herenga Tangata (People and Culture) – Bonita Bigham (Chair) and Allie Hemara Wahanui • Te Mataōwhiti (Te Reo) – Rere-No-A-Rangi Pope (Chair) and Katrina Taylor • Pupuke te Hihiri (Impact Investments) – Ferinica Foreman and Will Edwards • Te Kīwai Mauī o Ngāruahine (Commercial Subsidiary) – Will Edwards • Ngā Rere (Lodge) – Bonita Bigham • Te Kāhui Matauraura, South Taranaki District Council – Bonita Bigham and Sarah Mako Together, the appointments reflect a balance of renewal, experience and continuity, with Trustees now moving into their respective governance responsibilities for the new term. 
September 23, 2026
Media Release - 24 September 2026 Media Release from Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust dated 24 September 2026 for your information. Ngā Rere Ora Ltd Announces Appointment of General Manager. Click image to read Media Release.
September 21, 2026
He puanga kōwhai e kai te manu, he puanga tangata, e kai te iwi! The Board has received and accepted the resignation of Kiri Erb and extends its gratitude to her for her service to Te Korowai o Ngāruahine over the past 6 years. Kiri was first elected as a Trustee in 2020, including three years serving as the Heamana for Te Ohu Arotake. We extend our best wishes to Kiri for her mahi and the pathway she is about to embark on. The Board approved the appointment of the next polling candidate for the Ngāti Manuhiakai Electorate under the Trust Deed, Schedule 2, Clause 3.3(a)(i)(A). We are pleased to confirm that Tazmyn Katene has since accepted the appointment to Te Korowai o Ngāruahine Trust Board.