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Overview
Work History
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Iwi Advisory Positions
Governance Advisory
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Mark Ormsby

Mark Ormsby

Wellington

Summary

Seasoned specialist with over 20 years’ experience working with Māori in government, private and iwi organisations. Active leader promoting strategic commitments and opportunities for partnership. Dedicated to ensuring the well-being, safety and upskilling of staff. Skilled in providing a range of advice and thought leadership across the machinery of government. Positive, motivated and seeking collaborative experiences.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager Partnerships and Engagement

Toitū te Waiora
Te Whanganui A Tara
05.2024 - Current

Will stand up the new engagement teams and managers by:

  • Leading recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for National Partnerships Manager and Careers and Pathways Advisor
  • Leading national recruitment and supporting from induction of Regional Engagement Leads into Toitū te Waiora.

Will support the Senior Leadership Team in driving effective staff change management initiatives at Toitū te Waiora.

General Manager Sector Engagement

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Member of the Kāhui Pou (Executive Leadership Team)
  • Managed team for diverse industries including creative arts, culture, recreation, and technology
  • Developed and implemented team building initiatives to cultivate a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration across departments.
  • Managed the recruitment process by evaluating and interviewing potential candidates.

Lead Advisor

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Actively managed partnership with Kāinga Ora to meet Government's objectives
  • Focused on improving housing outcomes for priority groups through leading the Provider Pathway of the PHO Fund
  • Developed strategic partnerships with housing providers and the commercial sector to promote progressive home ownership.

(Fixed Term) Principal Advisor Māori

Ministry of Justice - Te Tāhū o te Ture
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led and managed all contact points for Treaty Settlements
  • Led engagement efforts with the Māori community as an advisor for Coronial Services
  • Oversaw the execution of Cultural Capability Build while ensuring effective implementation of Te Ao Marama.
  • Seconded to Chief District Court Judges Chambers.
  • Engaged with different managers and their teams within the Ministry, Justice system, and government to foster cooperation and teamwork.

(Fixed Term) Principal Advisor - Iwi Relationships

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Served as point person for managing the treaty settlement process within MBIE's Energy Resources Markets branch.
  • Designed effective resources for MBIE employees, enabling them to better comprehend and engage with iwi and Māori culture
  • Delivered valuable insights and recommendations to both senior leaders and the Minister of Energy.

(Fixed Term) Senior Analyst

Te Arawhiti (Office of Treaty Settlements)
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Managed applicant relationships, funding, and engagement for iwi and hapu in the Tai Tokerau, Tamaki makaurau, and Taranaki regions
  • Played a pivotal role in coordinating and overseeing the historic milestone agreement signing ceremony for Terms of Engagement between Crown, Iwi, and Ngāti Manuhiri hapū in conjunction with the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (Mftown).

(Fixed Term) Project Leader

Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Project managed and led a team multi-skilled team of researchers to deliver a platform for mixed reality technology based on iwi histories and significant sites in Te Whanganui a Tara.

Instructional Designer

Te Rau Matatini
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Developed cultural resources and facilitated workshops for the health industry
  • Co-designed well being tools and resources for Māori communities.

(Fixed Term) Tikanga Advisor

Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision
07.2014 - 02.2015
  • Developed and implemented tikanga strategy
  • Delivered cultural capacity building workshops for staff

(Fixed Term) Iwi Development Manager

National Services Te Paerangi
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Worked with Māori communities nationally to co-create workshops with the outcome for the care and protection of their iwi taonga.

Senior Advisor Māori

Wellington City Council
02.2011 - 09.2013
  • Supported Māori communties in the Pōneke region with their engagement with the Wellington City Council.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History

University of Auckland
01.2002

Bachelor of Arts Māori And History -

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
2000

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Staff Development
  • Budget Control
  • Process Improvements
  • Performance Assessment
  • Decision Making
  • Revenue Forecasting

Iwi Advisory Positions

  • Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai) Project Manager - Te Ātiawa Fisheries Ki Te Upoko o Te Ika a Māui Trust. Since 2019.
  • Director - Te Kopahau Reserve Management Plan. Since 2024.
  • Director - South Coast Management Plan. Since 2024.

Governance Advisory

  • Tikanga Advisor for the MAS (Medical Assurance Society) Foundation. MAS foundation is a Philanthropic Trust. Since 2020.
  • Tikanga Advisor for the Island Bay Enhancement Trust. Since 2021

Timeline

General Manager Partnerships and Engagement

Toitū te Waiora
05.2024 - Current

General Manager Sector Engagement

Toi Mai Workforce Development Council
01.2022 - 01.2024

Lead Advisor

Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
05.2021 - 01.2022

(Fixed Term) Principal Advisor Māori

Ministry of Justice - Te Tāhū o te Ture
05.2020 - 05.2021

(Fixed Term) Principal Advisor - Iwi Relationships

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
05.2019 - 05.2020

(Fixed Term) Senior Analyst

Te Arawhiti (Office of Treaty Settlements)
06.2017 - 05.2019

(Fixed Term) Project Leader

Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust
09.2016 - 06.2017

Instructional Designer

Te Rau Matatini
02.2015 - 01.2016

(Fixed Term) Tikanga Advisor

Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision
07.2014 - 02.2015

(Fixed Term) Iwi Development Manager

National Services Te Paerangi
09.2013 - 07.2014

Senior Advisor Māori

Wellington City Council
02.2011 - 09.2013

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Arts Māori And History -

University of Auckland
Mark Ormsby