Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Looking for Programme Leader – Mauri at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Christchurch/Ōtautahi

Kia hiwa rā!

We are seeking a Programme Leader – Mauri to join our team!

Reporting to the General Manager – Strategy & Environment you will have a unique opportunity to lead the strategic direction and operational management of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu in the areas of sustainability, the natural environment, and upholding mana whenua kaitiakitanga.

Reporting to the General Manager Strategy and Environment, you will be responsible for leading a high performing team of Senior Planners and Advisors. This will include managing staff performance, professional development and reviewing and improving systems and processes, to ensure team members have the support and flexibility they need to thrive.

A critical function of the role is to provide oversight and delivery of the planning work programme. This will involve supporting a team of subject matter experts to provide advice on a wide range of local government statutory and non-statutory planning and policy frameworks, conservation management, climate change, national proposals, and External Tribal representation on Conservation Boards and Taonga Species groups. It will also include protecting and building on the environmental provisions of the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998.

The role will involve working closely with and supporting Papatipu Rūnanga and their Regional Environmental Entities. Maintaining effective working relationships with Councils, government agencies and a range of stakeholders will also be important.

He Kōrero Mōu – About You

• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and people management and a willingness to lean into leadership development
• A relevant tertiary degree qualification (a postgraduate qualification in environmental management is advantageous!)
• Team leadership and people management experience in complex and politically sensitive environments
• A demonstrated track record in planning, law, policy or resource management work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven relationship management skills
• An openness to embrace the values and aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānui and interest to grow your cultural understanding in te ao Māori

Mō Mātou – About Us

Te Rūnanga Group is comprised of Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and our commercial arm, Ngāi Tahu Holdings, which includes tourism, seafood, forestry, farming, property and investment businesses. We are a reputable, thriving organisation, striving towards enriching the lives of current and future generations. Guided by this vision, Ngāi Tahu whānau are at the heart of everything we do “mō tātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei (for us and our children after us)”.

Ko Tā Mātou Mahi – We Offer

We pride ourselves on being a values-led organisation, investing in the professional and cultural development of our kaimahi (employees). You will have a unique opportunity to strengthen your understanding of te reo Māori and tikanga. We offer a supportive, dynamic and excellence driven workplace where we embrace diversity and inclusion. As a flexible employer we are happy to discuss options that may work for you and the business to support a work-life balance and the needs of your whānau.

Me pēhea te tono mai – How to apply:

Apply today via our website.

Want to know more? Contact Fiona McQuade at [email protected] for confidential enquiries or download the position description directly from the listing on our careers page.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!