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!
Tūhourangi Registration Drive
We’re on a journey to create a better and more up to date Tūhourangi register for you and our iwi.
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority is committed to connecting to all our whānau but we need to know where you are in the world. To help us on this journey, we are offering all new and existing beneficiaries the chance to win one of 2 x personalised iPad Airs (64GB wifi enabled).
To enter, new beneficiaries must complete a registration application and send to admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz for review*. For existing beneficiaries to be eligible, you must complete the Beneficiary Personal Details form here .
Here’s a few reasons why you should register...as a registered TTA beneficiary, you can:
• Vote in Trustee elections
• Visit Waimangu Volcanic Valley for free
• Receive Pānui and other related TTA communications direct to your mailbox
• Participate in cultural and historical wānanga
• Kaumātua services
• Receive discounts from Tūhourangi business partners
For more information about registering and to download a form, visit https://www.tuhourangi.iwi.nz/rehita/
This promotion runs from 9.00am (NZDT) Monday, 18 April 2022 until 5.00pm (NZDT) Monday, 18 July 2022. Winners will be announced via an electronic random barrel draw at 5.00pm (NZDT) Monday, 18 July 2022.
*only validated applications will be permitted for entry.
New Tūhourangi Tribal Authority Trustees
Thank you to all of those TTA beneficiaries that voted in our 2022 Elections.
The votes have been counted and the trustees joining Deliah Balle and Kirikowhai Mikaere are:
Watu Mihinui
Wārena Morgan
Rangitihi Pene.
Thank you to all of our whānau who put themselves forward for nomination, we are encouraged by the engagement and aspiration to serve.
A special mihi to Manutai Schuster who has served on the TTA board for a number of years, and who graciously returned to help us navigate a difficult 2021 year. She has always brought valuable insights and contribution to the many kaupapa she touched.
Tuhourangi Tribal Authority AGM
The Trustees of the Tūhourangi Tribal Authority invite you to join them on Saturday, 5 March for the Annual General Meeting.
When: Saturday, 5 March 2022 at 10am - 11.30am
Due to the current Omicron outbreak, we have moved our AGM online.
You will need to register using the form link here
AGENDA:
1: Karakia
2: Apologies
3: Previous Minutes
4: Chairperson’s Report
5: Operational Report
6: Annual Accounts
7: Appointment of Auditor
8: General Business
A copy of the Annual Report is available by emailing:
Updated Wānanga Calendar
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority are holding a series of wānanga between September 2021 and January 2022.
Planning is still underway but save the dates - more information will follow. All wānanga will be held, or start at, Te Pakira.
Nominations wanted for kai vouchers
As we head into the festive season it can often be a difficult time for whānau. We recognise this time is going to be even more challenging given the year that we’ve had.
So, we would like to ask for your help so we can support some of our whānau through this time. We're asking for your nomination of Tūhourangi whanau members who you know would appreciate a small kai voucher to help.
Please email your name, name of person/whānau you're nominating, the number of people in their household and their contact details by Friday, 11 December.
Email: ngarepo@tuhourangi.iwi.nz
We hope that next year we might be able to provide this support a kanohi with a new initiative ‘rua wiki’ to have regular kai tahi with you all in 2021.
Ngā mihi maioha,
Your TTA Trustees
TARIT Waka Tira Hoe Excursion
A warm invitation to interested TTA beneficiaries.
Join us for a three day or part/s of a TARIT Waka Tira Hoe Excursion down the Waikato River.
For details and bookings, please email: admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz
TTA - Annual General Meeting 2020
This is an invitation to the Tuhourangi Tribal Authority AGM on Thursday, 10 December 2020, 5.30pm – 7.00pm at Te Pakira Marae
AGENDA:
1. Karakia
2. Previous Minutes
3. Audited Accounts
4. Appointment of Auditor
5. Chairman Report
6. Operational Report
7. General Business
8. Light Supper
If you wish to add an item of general business to the agenda, please contact Ngarepo@tuhourangi.iwi.nz. All general business must be received by 5pm Sunday, 22 November 2020. No general business items will be taken from the floor.
Please also contact Ngarepo if you would like a copy of the Annual Report sent to you.
Nau mai e ngā hua!
Tīhei mauri ora!
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority is inviting all residents of Whaka and Ngāpuna to come together to share in kai;
Thursday, 13 August 2020
5.30 to 7.00pm
Te Rau Aroha, Whakarewarewa
The kaitahi is a response by Tūhourangi Tribal Authority to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resilience demonstrated by our iwi in overcoming the lockdown periods and adapting to the ‘new norm’.
The last time such resilience was demonstrated was on 11 June 1886 when our tupuna had to relocate from Tarawera.
No reira, nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai.
Culturally significant lands at Waimangu to return to iwi ownership
Te Mana o Ngāti Rangitihi Trust (Te Mana) and Tūhourangi Tribal Authority (TTA) are pleased to announce that one year on since the Deed of Undertaking was signed between the two Iwi, they have been successful in jointly negotiating with the Crown for the return of culturally significant lands at Waimangu and Otūkapuarangi.
This milestone means that, Ngāti Rangitihi has resolved the overlapping claim issues it has with Tūhourangi and can proceed with voting on its Deed of Settlement. If the Ngāti Rangitihi Deed of Settlement is ratified and signed, Tūhourangi will then be able to have land returned that was not available when it settled with the Crown in 2007.
This pioneering agreement for the return of lands that were once the centre of many historic disputes for both Iwi, will mean Ngāti Rangithi and Tūhourangi stand to be both the joint business and landowners of Waimangu Volcanic Valley. This includes 80 hectares of concession land, currently leased from the Department of Conservation, for the operation of the eco-tourism business Waimangu Volcanic Valley Limited. The annual concession fee will now be paid to the joint iwi owners instead of to the Department of Conservation.
Te Mana Chairman, Leith Comer says this process has provided a unique opportunity for the two Iwi to work together to pursue common objectives at Tarawera.
“This agreement recognises the close overlap of Ngāti Rangitihi and Tūhourangi in a special part of the world, which features significantly in both our tribal stories,” says Mr Comer.
“Through this journey, we have rediscovered our close whakapapa, historical and cultural ties and we look forward to a strong, enduring and positive relationship with Tūhourangi post-settlement.
“Ngāti Rangitihi is pleased that, together with Tūhourangi, our people can now truly own and be the kaitiaki of Waimangu, and further develop our eco-tourism business there.
“We are also happy that we have been able to use the Treaty Settlement process to enable Tūhourangi to have the land at Otūkapuarangi returned to them, an area which is of particular cultural significance to them and which was originally part of the land awarded to them by the Native Land Court,” says Mr Comer.
TTA Chairman Alan Skipwith says that in achieving such a result through the joint negotiations, the concerns regarding overlapping interests at Tarawera and Rotomahana have been addressed, enabling the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement negotiations to be completed, so that Te Mana can bring to Ngāti Rangitihi members a Deed of Settlement to vote on. signing.
“The agreement will see mutual benefits for both Iwi and signals a new era in post-Treaty Settlement relationships among neighbouring Iwi,” says Mr Skpiwith.
Both Iwi acknowledge that this outcome would not would not have been possible without the vision and collaboration of all those who were committed to this innovative approach to resolving overlapping interests: the Ngāti Rangitihi and Tūhourangi negotiators; Minister Little and the team from Te Arawhiti; and also to the tīpuna and koeke of both Iwi, past and present.
“This work has been ongoing since 2015 and now we should all be very proud of the outcome and the return of these hugely historical Tūhourangi tribal lands at Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Otūkapuarangi,” says Mr Skipwith.
“Putting aside our differences in this way, despite the mamae of the past, will enable Tūhourangi and Ngāti Rangitihi to continue working together to develop the cultural, economic and environmental values of our whenua, through sustainable environmental tourism.
“The return to Iwi of the lands at Waimangu and Otūkapuarangi will mean that our future generations can reconnect with the tribal lands that their ancestors once roamed.”
Ngāti Rangitihi will be able to vote on their Deed of Settlement from Friday 24 July to Sunday 23 August 2020. If the Deed of Settlement is approved, the agreements between Te Mana and TTA will come into effect once the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement has passed through legislation in 2022.
“We encourage all of Ngāti Rangitihi to ensure they are registered so they can vote and have their say on this important part of our settlement journey,” says Mr Comer.
“This settlement is a comprehensive one, that will unlock immense value for Ngāti Rangitihi.”
TTA Pānui - Q2, 2020
Kai ngā mana, kai ngā reo tēnei ka mihi.
Tūhourangi e whai ake nei ngā pitopito kōrero o te wā,
Kia noho mārama ai tātau, tēnā koutou.
Over the last months our Trustees have been working closely with the Te Arawa COVID-19 Response Hub to collaborate on our relief response across the rohe.
In our second pānui, we keep you updated on that work, as well as news from across our three marae, and most importantly, on our mana whenua work – and the fantastic result of the Ngāti Rangitihi settlement.
If you are not receiving our pānui and would like to, please sign up here. To read this quarter’s pānui, click here.
Nā mātou,
TTA Trustees
TTA TAIAO Resource Development Officer
We are seeking expressions of interest for a short fixed term Contract for Services for the position of:
TTA TAIAO Resource Development Officer
The scope and nature of the service components are:
Submission of WRA funding applications for project years 2021 / 2022
Cultural mapping and layering of waterways that flow into the Waikato River and are within the Tūhourangi area of interest
Identify and secure other funding streams to supplement Tūhourangi environmental projects in the Tūhourangi rohe of Te Arawa River Iwi Trust Area B to enable Tuhourangi to fulfil its responsibilities as kaitiaki of the waterways
Please direct all correspondence to admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz
TTA Office Closed
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Tūhourangi Tribal Authority office at 100 Sala Street, Rotorua is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please email us with any queries:
admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz or phone 027 291 3002
Na mātou,
Trustees
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
TTA Pānui - Q1, 2020
Kai ngā mana, kai ngā reo tēnei ka mihi.
Tūhourangi e whai ake nei ngā pitopito kōrero o te wā,
Kia noho mārama ai tātau, tēnā koutou.
Our Trustees are working to provide a better future for Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao. A number of key decisions will be made in 2020 and it’s important all of our beneficiaries are registered so we can share these and other important information for Tūhourangi.
If you or one of your whānau have not registered, please contact the Tūhourangi office or visit our website. If you think you may have changed address / phone number or other details, please use this form.
Part of keeping wider whānau informed is this – our first Tūhourangi Tribal Authority pānui. We’ll be sending these out at least quarterly. This one includes the return of precious taonga, important information on our upcoming TTA elections, changes to our Trust Deed, an update on Lake Rotokakahi, and more.
To read our first panui, click here.
Nā mātou,
TTA Trustees
TTA Nomination Notice
The Tūhourangi Tribal Authority will be holding an election by ballot on 7 March 2020.
Those who wish to stand for one of the 5 trustee positions must request a nomination form. Send a request for a nomination form to:
Tūhourangi Tribal Authority
P.O. BOX 6161
WHAKAREWAREWA
ROTORUA
Or
Email request to: admin@tuhourangi.iwi.nz
Or
Txt 027 291 3002
NOMINATIONS CLOSE 11 February 2020 at 4.30pm
An invitation to submit a brief profile outlining their commitment to Tūhourangi Development of no more than 250 words, to be posted on the Tūhourangi Tribal Authority website, displayed at the election meeting and mailed to registered beneficiaries upon request.
The Nominee, Nominator and Seconder must be a verified registered TTA beneficiary prior to receipt of nomination form.
THOSE WISHING TO VOTE MUST BE REGISTERED ON THE TTA BENEFICIARY REGISTER.
THE BENEFICIARY REGISTRATIONS WILL CLOSE 4.30PM ON 25 February 2020.
To register, please make enquiries as outlined above.
Nā mātou,
TTA Trustees