Pou Whakahaere Taiao | Environmental Manager Position Available
Pou Whakahaere Taiao | Environmental Manager Position Available
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and making a difference? Tūhourangi Tribal Authority is seeking a dedicated Pou Whakahaere Taiao for an 18-month fixed-term position based in Rotorua, New Zealand.
Position: Pou Taiao | Enviromental Manager
Type: Full-time, 18 months fixed term
Location: Rotorua, New Zealand
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience
Application Deadline: Monday, 22nd July
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role:
As the Pou Whakahaere Taiao, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our strategic environmental outcomes and building the capacity of our hapū to make informed decisions on environmental matters.
Key responsibilities:
Providing advice on natural resources and whenua within the Tūhourangi rohe, focusing on environmental legislation and policy reforms, especially freshwater and geothermal issues.
Ensuring the delivery of our taiao workplan, including developing our freshwater and geothermal management plan (Ngā Tūpuna Wai o Tūhourangi) and working with hapū to develop their taiao position statements.
Building capacity and capability of our hapū to uphold kaitiakitanga.
Representing Tūhourangi in environmental forums and fostering collaboration and communication with hapū.
Leading process improvements of our taiao system and structure and promoting continuous improvement.
Reviewing and improving protocol relationships with central and local government.
Upholding Tūhourangi values and tikanga.
Mōu | About You:
We are looking for someone who:
Has a passion for environmental sustainability and making a difference.
Preferably has a background in environmental studies, policy and planning, freshwater, geothermal, or a related field.
Has experience engaging with multiple iwi, hapū, and marae.
Understands the challenges for iwi, hapū, and whānau in urban and rural planning and legislation.
Is knowledgeable about the local and regional government sectors and Te Tiriti principles.
Has knowledge of tikanga Māori and the perspectives of Māori.
Can work collaboratively with diverse groups and stakeholders.
Is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Understands and respects iwi and hapū values and cultural practices.
Can navigate and influence governmental processes and regulations.
Location:
Based in Rotorua, with potential travel outside of Rotorua.
Application Process:
Submit your CV and cover letter to admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz by Monday, 22nd July.
Join us in making a meaningful impact for our taiao and iwi. Apply now!