JOB OPPORTUNITY – Kaitātari Taiao – Wai

Mana Ahuriri Trust is looking for an organised and energetic whānau who has a passion for the wellbeing of our people and our Taiao, to be part of our Taiao Team in this exciting new role. This role will help grow Mana Ahuriri’s ability to assert Rangatiratanga of our takiwā, through developing and initiating a takiwā-wide water monitoring system that supports mana whenua to lead environmental monitoring within the takiwā and make the best decisions when concerning Wai, building on a foundation of Mātauranga Māori within our Taiao. This whānau must be able to utilise their analytical and logistical talent to support the Pou Taiao and Te Taiao Komiti for the benefit of Mana Ahuriri, and be able to communicate effectively with our whānau, hapū and hapori.

This is a new position to help Mana Ahuriri Trust grow its obligations and responsiveness to improving the state of our Wai through comprehensive monitoring. The role will work closely with whānau and hapū as well as our Treaty partners and those people involved in mana whenua engagement.

 

Key activities you will be involved in, include:

  • Working with our marae and hapū to ascertain what support they need in terms of exercising their Rangatiratanga and Mana Motuhake over Wai in the Mana Ahuriri takiwā.
  • Engaging with key staff in local and regional councils to develop and implement processes for data and resource sharing.
  • Engaging with relevant environment authorities and specialists regarding freshwater issues affecting Ahuriri and Te Whanganui a Orotū including those relevant to legislative reforms and statutory requirements.
  • Providing technical advice and support on Taiao and Wai related resource consents and Mana Ahuriri projects.
  • Working alongside schools and community groups to help them connect to our marae and hapū, and collectively contribute towards a better future.
  • Contributing to building our organisational knowledge, capacity, and capability in the Te Mana o te Wai space.
  • Supporting Mana Whenua to revitalise the Mauri of our Wai.
  • Seeking opportunities for hapū involvement in Wai and Taiao projects in the takiwā.
  • Input into the communications and reporting on all Wai-related Taiao matters.
  • Collaborating with the team and wider networks to plan and develop new and innovative ways to engage and interact with our whānau.
  • Participate in Mana Ahuriri initiatives and events as required.

 

About you

  • Are committed to Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Kawa and Te Reo Māori.
  • Understanding of the environmental, economic, social and cultural issues facing Māori and Mana Ahuriri and committed to realising Mana Ahuriri’s aspirations in these spaces.
  • Can lead and be part of projects; and develop strong relationships with Te Tiriti partners and across a wide range of stakeholders. 
  • A tertiary qualification and experience in environmental monitoring, education and working with data.
  • The ability to interact effectively within Te Ao Māori and Te Ao Pākehā.
  • A current, clean driver’s licence 
  • A strong ability to manage, analyse and communicate data appropriately to diverse audiences. 
  • Ability to work in Ahuriri

 

This is a 1.0 FTE in a 2-year fixed term arrangement.  

Apply on Seek here https://www.seek.co.nz/job/80919749?ref=hirer-jobs-list

or contact us today.

 

Mana Ahuriri Trust

 

Hello fencing contractor!

I’m Kelly from DOC, we alongside HBRC are looking to deer fence a significant podocarp remnant at the
Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve in the near future. It is currently surrounded by a stock fence, the land is
largely flat with some gentle hills.

Balls Clearing Walks: Puketitiri area, Hawke’s Bay region
We would like to offer you the opportunity to quote on this work.
It is a minimum of 5km long which will include multiple gate entry’s for farm and pedestrian access and
several flood gate arrangements around waterways (details to be firmed up).

If interested can you please submit:

• Your rates for 1km of fencing.
Posts at 5m separation, strainer every 200m, 13 wire mesh, 1.9m high, 150mm wire with a tight lock.
With an electric outrigger.

• Cost of 1 farm access gate.

• If you are equipped to remove the existing fence line and clear vegetation back where needed, your
relevant rates.

• Confirmation if you have a 3rd party H&S assessment such as Sitewise (additional info attached).
• Your availability throughout May and June 2025.

Note we can provide free accommodation at 100 Hukanui road (about 5 min drive away) if that can reduce
costs.

Also we don’t expect to complete the full reserve by the end of June but hope to achieve most sides, potentially
excluding the roadside edge and part of the northern edge where large exotic trees are present.
We are exploring their removal prior to the new fence going in with other suppliers.

Kelly Eaton
Supervisor
Ahuriri / Napier Office
Phone: +64 27 446

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