A tatou korero - Our story
Te Tawharau o Te Whakatohea (TToTW) is situated in Opotiki, a coastal town in the sunny Bay of Plenty. Previously to our recent settlement process in 2024, Te Tawharau o Te Whakatohea was known as The Whakatohea Maori Trust Board, established in 1952. The Trust's primary role is to administer the assets of the trust on behalf of its beneficiaries in accordance with the Maori Trust Board Act 1955.
The Trust's long-term vision, "Ko te kai hoki i Waiaua - to be the food bowl that feeds the world," confirms the Trust's entrepreneurial spirit, grounded in matauranga (knowledge), which weaves together our future strategic aspirations of being well educated, healthy, socially connected, economically and commercially sound, and living in a thriving environment.
With the recent changes comes a period of growth, as we see the return of significant assets and a newly appointed Board that will continue to support the numerous developments currently underway and pave the way for growth into the future. It is an exciting time to be a part of our continued success story.
Te aheinga - The opportunity:
The Freshwater Lead will collaborate with the Toi Ora Environmental Manager to achieve Toi Ora's strategic environmental goals. You will oversee freshwater projects, ensuring protection, restoration, and enhancement of the native ecosystems within the Whakatohea rohe.
Nga Kawenga me nga Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:
Lead the Freshwater team and complete all projects and programmes, including wetland and habitat restoration, riparian planting programme, and data collection and storage.
Oversee project contractors ensuring adherence to project plans, safety protocols, and environmental standards.
Conduct regular site inspections and quality assessments.
Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders and funding sources.
Adhere to H&S policies and procedures and conduct risk analysis (RAM) as per policy.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local hapu, marae committees, government agencies, non-profits, and other stakeholders.
Stakeholder feedback and interests are considered in project planning and implementation.
Facilitate regular meetings to provide updates on project progress and address concerns.
Support community engagement initiatives by organizing events, workshops, and educational programs to raise awareness and involvement.
Support biodiversity Kaupapa and Tamariki and Rangatahi reconnection programmes as required.
Nga wheako me nga pukenga - Experience & Skills required:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent field experience) in Environmental Management or Science, Project Management or Environmental Planning.
Proven project management experience.
Experience in conducting and interpreting environmental impact assessments and audits.
Knowledge of local and national environmental regulations and policies.
Proven experience in environmental monitoring, data collection, and site assessments.
Strong administration skills and experience in report writing.
Team leadership and management experience.
If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to [emailprotected] requesting the job description.
Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz
Due to the considerable number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
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