Mo te Pakihi | About the Organisation:Mauri Tuhono is a timeless, forever approach to biodiversity across the Wellington Region - a kaupapa pumau looking beyond ourselves to ensure the protection of te taiao for future mokopuna.Mauri Tuhono is a kaupapa for everyone, everywhere. It is co-chaired and designed by mana whenua, communities, DOC and supported by the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC).The framework, named "Kaipupuri Taonga ki te Ao Whanui" is premised upon taiao centric thinking, meaning the environment has the first and last say in how we contribute to its health and wellbeing. This ethos underpins what, where, how and when to do things and is not a prescription about nature, it is the Mauri Tuhono way. As a framework, it entrusts you to understand and follow the mauri, the dynamic flow of energy that propels you toward the best outcomes for te taiao. Mauri exists through connection, of people to place. In essence, this is Mauri Tuhono.Mauri oho, Mauri rere, Mauri tau, Mauri Tuhono e!Mo te Turanga | About the Role:The Pou Arataki Mauri Tuhono will work with the co-chairs to lead out He Hononga, the establishment phase. This requires working collaboratively to design a successful programme of action. It requires right leadership and sustainable financial management, to activate and progress the shifts for te taiao that are described in Kaipupuri Taonga ki te Ao Whanui. The ideal candidate will oversee and facilitate positive outcomes for mana whenua, community and kawanatanga. This will set the foundations for the following phase, Mahi Tuhono - implementation and transformation.This is a fixed term role for 12 months to support the mahi to move from planning to implementation. You can be based in the central Wellington GWRC office or their new Masterton office.Mou | About You:The Pou Arataki will feel and understand the kaupapa of Mauri Tuhono. You'll have a passion for te taiao, will be an advocate for the special places and people of our rohe and along with understanding the mauri of the kaupapa, you'll have the technical skills to complement. You'll be able to balance high level strategic thinking while employing practical, on the ground approaches. With experience in project leadership and facilitation, you'll move through challenges and with skills in planning and implementation, you'll move this project to the next stages.You'll operate with tika and pono which in turn means you have strong relationship skills. A deep understanding of tikanga and matauranga Maori as it relates to te taiao and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi will mean you are comfortable in different spaces connecting with diverse groups bringing them together on the Mauri Tuhono.Nga Painga | What we offer:We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression. We believe we have a friendly and inclusive culture supporting you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work and get involved in social clubs and staff networks. You can work to suit your life and whanau with the flexible working policy.Your wellbeing is our priority – we'll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme or Manawa Ora providers, generous annual and sick leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support.Help us use our collective aspirations, knowledge and resources for a shared legacy so we can intertwine our restoration efforts together to weave a korowai. So that the mauri of te taiao will be sustained for all. He Mauri Tuhono!Me tono mai inaianei | Apply Now!Applications close Sunday, 8 September 2024.To find out more, please get in touch with Kylie Savage on 027 404 0383 or Orissa Plimmer on 027 935 9290 for a confidential korero and/or to receive a copy of the position description.To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.Kia tau ai te mauri tu, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!
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