Sean Harris
Director @Mahitahi Trust
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WORK HISTORY
Director @Mahitahi Trust
Auckland, NZ
Personally approached by the CEO to return and support an organisational review, with key responsibility in Service Delivery Change Process, People & Culture and Strategic Projects.Key Achievements:Led the full transformation of HR, Training & Development, and the Organisational Wellness Programme.Provided executive-level leadership in the design, consultation, and implementation of an organisation-wide restructure and Service Delivery change process.Developed and embedded a new People & Performance Framework, including a strengthened appraisal system.Cleared a significant backlog of complex HR/ER matters, restoring confidence in the HR function.Digitised HR, T&D, and Wellness functions, including successful implementation and optimisation.Designed and executed a workforce strategy that reduced organisational vacancies from 30 to 9 within six months.Strengthened employer brand, recruitment pipelines, and onboarding processes tailored to sector needs.Launched a kaupapa Māori-aligned Wellness Programme supporting kaimahi wellbeing and organisational connection.Provided strategic ER and governance support, acting as the key liaison to the Board, Executive Leadership, and external advisers.
EDUCATION
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
Bachelor of Health Science, Psychology
SKILLS
ABOUT SEAN HARRIS
Ko Puketi te maungaKo Waihou te awaKo Ngātokimatawhaorua te wakaKo Mataitaua te maraeKo Ngāti Toro te hapūKo Ngā Puhi te iwiNō Kirikiriroa ahau, kei Tāmaki Makaurau e noho ana.Ko Sean Harris toku ingoa“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”I am a kaupapa Māori–grounded senior leader with deep experience across social services, mental health, hauora, and community-led organisational transformation. My professional journey reflects a steadfast commitment to empowering our people, strengthening cultural identity, and supporting community-driven pathways to wellbeing. Much of my work has focused on designing and leading kaupapa Māori initiatives, building organisational capability to deliver people-centred services, and nurturing strong relationships across our Māori stakeholders, community groups, funders, and sector partners.I bring extensive experience in business operations, funding, contracting, relationship management, People & Culture leadership, and programme oversight - supported by an earlier career in national and international event and project management. My leadership style is grounded in manaakitanga, integrity, cultural responsiveness, and operational excellence.CORE CAPABILITIESBusiness Services & Operations Strategic & Operational LeadershipPeople & Culture LeadershipQuality, H&S and ComplianceFunding & Contract ManagementOrganisational Development & ChangeService Delivery Management & ImprovementProject & Programme ManagementStakeholder EngagementRelationship Building & Community CollaborationBudget Management, Cashflow & Financial ReportingCultural Integrity & Kaupapa Māori LeadershipCrisis, Risk & Governance Management
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