Kā Rūnaka ki Ōtākou

Te Papa Atawahi |Department of Conservation

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He pūkenga āu, ki te whakatinana i te tūranga nei,Tumu Kaupapa Atawhai?

He whakapā noa tēnei mō te tūranga Tumu Kaupapa Atawhai, kei te wātea i roto i te Tari a rohe o Murihiku.

Ko tā te Tumu Kaupapa Atawhai mahi, he whakakotahi i te hapori Māori me Te Papa Atawhai i roto i te whakaaro kotahi, me pēhea e taea te whakatinana i ō tātou wawata i roto i te tirohanga kaitiakitanga o te ao tūroa me ōna rawa.

This two-year fixed term role based in Dunedin, is a sign of the commitment between Te Papa Atawhai and Kā Rūnaka ki Ōtākou to enhance the engagement of whānau, hapū and iwi to deliver on our conservation goals and to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

He angitūtanga: About the Role

As the Tumu Kaupapa Atawhai your primary focus is to provide strategic advice and support to Kā Rūnaka and Te Papa Atawhai in the Southern South Island Region as it relates to the collective takiwā of the three papatipu rūnaka of Kā Rūnaka ki Ōtākou.

You will lead the strategic alignment between Te Papa Atawhai and Kā Rūnaka in the context of section 4 and Treaty principles. Central to this role is the protection and enhancement of the Ngāi Tahu Settlement, and particularly, development of mechanisms that support the rights and interests of Kā Rūnaka ki Ōtākou in partnership with Te Papa Atawhai. The primary approach to achieve this will be through co-design.

As a natural communicator you will support and facilitate internal and external relationships to promote the strategic and operational needs of Ngāi Tahu Whānui to exercise their rights and interests as rangatira and kaitiaki in conservation management.

The candidate would be expected to work a four day week (Full Time), as a contractor.

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He kōrero mōu: What we are looking for

To be successful in the role it is desired you are able to read, write and converse in te Reo Māori, have a strong knowledge of tikanga Māori, kaitiakitanga, wairuatanga, manaakitanga and iwitanga with excellent written and oral communication skills.

You will be an energetic and positive individual who equally enjoys working independently, as well as part of a team.
You can provide evidence of fostering good relationships, leadership and decision making, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
You will thrive in a work environment that requires you to manage competing priorities, balance planned and reactive work and adapt to challenging and complex situations.
You will be a strategic thinker with an enquiring mind and interest in conservation.
It is desirable that you have experience navigating a political landscape, and operating in a high-accountability, executive-environment.
You will be comfortable engaging and working in partnership with iwi and tangata whenua and demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Treaty on today's society and conservation.

You will be supported by Te Papa Atawahi who along with recently being awarded New Zealand's most attractive employer in the public service, people like working for us because we offer:

A supportive and collaborative work environment
Respect, recognition and opportunities for personal growth
Excellent employee wellbeing initiatives including flexible working arrangements and the employee assistance program

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai and Kā Rūnaka ki Ōtākou.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday 23rd March

Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact

Bridget Coughlan, Operations Manager - Te Rūnaka ki Ōtākou, bridget@tro.org.nz

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