Maungaharuru – Tangitu Trust is looking for a Kaiwhakahaere Taiao/Environmental Manager

Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust

Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust (MTT) represents hapū of the northern Hawke’s Bay region including Ngāi Tauira, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāi Te Ruruku ki Tangoio, Ngāti Whakaari, Ngāti Kurumōkihi and Ngāti Marangatūhetaua (Hapū). MTT is a Treaty of Waitangi Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) and the primary purpose is to receive, hold, manage and administer the assets of the trust for any object or purpose that is beneficial to the members of the hapū.

The Job

We are looking for the right person to lead our Taiao (Environment) team into the future. The aim is to protect and enhance our natural environment.

Our team currently deliver on restoration projects, document hapū aspirations and priorities, lead the development and implementation of Cultural Monitoring, review consent applications relevant to our takiwā and liaise with a range of entities including local, regional, and national bodies, hapū members, landowners, interest groups and other stakeholders.

We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our Taiao operations and continue to develop and deliver on our strategy.

Our preferred candidate will likely have:

A relevant tertiary qualification and have 6 or more years’ experience in a similar position.

· Experience working on technical matters and an ability to communicate this type of information to stakeholders.

· Excellence in developing and maintaining relationships.

· Project management experience including managing tasks, teams, programmes, and budgets.

· Excellent report writing, oral communication and analytical skills.

· Ability to work across other MTT objectives and priorities.

· Ability to lead and strategically plan.

· Have a good fit with the MTT culture.

To find out more, including the full job description and what key skills you will need to be successful in this role, click here.

This is a full-time role, based in Ahuriri (Napier). To respond to this opportunity, email info@tangoio.maori.nz and include your CV.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 27 October 2021.

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