If you are passionate about protecting and regenerating the mauri of the moana and connecting to the taiao, then this is the role for you!

Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki are seeking a reliable individual who will put kaitiakitanga into action and join our team in the role of Hoe Piripiri - Waiora / Waiora Coordinator. In this role, you will be involved in various kaupapa, and work across multiple projects, that relate to the management, protection and regeneration of the taiao, with a focus on Tīkapa Moana and Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui/Hunua Ranges.

This is a full-time position (Monday to Friday) where you will be based at our Clevedon tari and various sites around Tāmaki Makaurau. You may be required on occasion to work on a weekend or public holiday to support a specific kaupapa, and will require the flexibility to work around the timing of tidal movements when needed (this could involve early starts or later finishes at times).

For those who enjoy variety in their mahi and would like the privilege of working in a unique environment, get your applications in today!

Key responsibilities:

• Field work (often in muddy and/or wet environments)
• Supporting Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki aquaculture activities
• Caulerpa (invasive seaweed) surveillance
• Creating monitoring plans
• Report writing
• Providing environmental knowledge and recommendations
• Mapping and monitoring of shellfish beds
• Organising and communicating with taiohi, pakeke and kaumātua
• Writing submissions to Parliament and Fisheries NZ
• Attending hui with other iwi mana whenua and partners
• Attending briefings and training sessions as required

The ideal candidate:

• Has outdoor experience, particularly in the marine space
• Preferably has diving qualifications
• Preferably has a Bachelor of Science or relevant tertiary qualification
• Is proficient with Microsoft excel and word
• Has an understanding of scientific literature
• Is interested in Aotearoa’s biosecurity and conservation issues
• Is comfortable pronouncing and using basic te reo Māori
• Understands and values the use of tikanga and protocols
• Is organised and reliable
• Has strong communication and people skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Has an outgoing and engaging personality
• Can problem solve effectively and make key decisions in a timely manner
• Be capable of exercising personal initiative within project guidelines
• Can work weekends and public holidays if required
• Has a full driver’s license
• Comes with an attitude of learning
• Is safety and wellbeing focused
• Is committed to the protection and regeneration of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki taiao

Key details:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Beginning 20 February 2024
• Salary based remuneration

To apply for this position, please email your CV and driver's license to hr@ngaitaitamaki.iwi.nz by 9 February 2024.