Ngā Pōtiki ā Tamapahore Trust Looking for Environmental Advisor & Senior Environmental Advisor at Papamoa, Bay of Plenty Full Time

Ngā Pōtiki ā Tamapahore Trust is looking for suitable candidates to join our team and fill the following positions:

• Environmental Advisor
• Senior Environmental Advisor

Both positions will provide resource management expertise to support the delivery and effective outcomes of key projects and growth throughout our rohe, while the senior role will have a strong focus on leadership.

Te Tūranga (The Role)

• Environmental Advisor: You will be responsible for the development, implementation and review of environmental plans, policies, strategist help, guide our iwi, hapū, marae and whānau. You will provide sound advice across policy, environmental and resource management matters, while also assist in developing reports and memorandums, evaluating and informing consents, drafting submissions, and supporting the implementation of environmental projects.

• Senior Environmental Advisor: You will drive the development of policies and plans to help guide our iwi, hapū, marae and whānau. Providing sound advice across policy, environmental and resource management matters, you will be responsible for developing reports and memorandums, evaluating, informing consents, drafting submissions and managing the implementation of environmental projects.

He Korero Mou (About you)

Environmental Advisor: On top of your your cultural skill set and experience as an environmental advisor, you will have an understanding of Te ao Māori and tikanga. An understanding of te reo Māori is preferred.

You will be motivated by making a contribution to positive and meaningful change. You will have proven experience in your field and will thrive in a collaborative environment that requires energy and attention across multiple priorities. You will have highly developed problem-solving skills and a natural ability to build genuine and lasting relationships with all.

A relevant qualification, in-depth knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991, a minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience with resource management, resource consents, environmental management, policy development and/or plan making, and good project management skills are required.

Senior Environmental Advisor: You will have an extensive cultural skill set and experience as a senior advisor and an understanding of tikanga Māori is essential. Fluency in reo Māori is preferred.

You will be motivated by contributing to positive and meaningful change. You will have proven experience in your field and will thrive in a collaborative environment that requires focus and energy across multiple priorities. You will have highly developed problem-solving skills and a natural ability to build genuine and lasting relationships with all.

A relevant qualification, in-depth knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991, experience with resource management, resource consents, environmental management, policy development and/or plan-making, and good project management skills are essential.

You will have a demonstrated ability to work closely with multiple stakeholders on multiple projects while maintaining a strong focus and quick turnaround of quality advice and information.

You will also have the proven ability to build influential relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.

As a senior professional you will pride yourself on leadership and coaching skills.

Ko Wai Mātou? (Who are we?)

The Ngā Pōtiki ā Tamapahore Trust (the Trust) is a post-settlement governance entity, which exists to administer the assets of the iwi for, and on behalf of, the descendants of Tamapahore (Ngā Pōtiki). The Trust exists to:

• Promote and support the educational, spiritual, economic, social, and cultural wellbeing and advancement of Ngā Pōtiki and its members.
• Support and advance the care and remediation of the natural environment (te taiao) including places of cultural and spiritual significance to Ngā Pōtiki and its members.
• Undertake commercial activities to support the object and purposes of the Trust

Ngā Pōtiki is an organisation central to the recent and projected future growth of Tauranga Moana.

You will be joining a close-knit and supportive team who are focused and dedicated to our kaupapa and whānau.

Te Tono – How to apply

This is a permanent, 40-hour-week position based in Pāpāmoa.

We are very keen to hear from interested candidates with sound knowledge and environmental experience.

Please follow the prompts to apply via Seek.