Department of Conservation, Species Recovery Group

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Te Runanga Group Full time
Kia hiwa rā


The Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu nomination and appointment process is being undertaken to appoint a new Ngāi Tahu representative to the DOC Species Recovery Group - Whio.


Functions of the Species Recovery Group - Whio

  • To recover species from the threat of extinction.
  • Implement, monitor, and review the Species Recovery Plan.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to represent the Ngāi Tahu perspective to the Species Recovery Group - Whio ensuring that any issues of tribal significance are reported to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu while also ensuring that tribal matters of significance are represented.


Required
skills,
experience and qualifications

  • A keen interest in the conservation of threatened taonga species.
  • Ideally an understanding of relevant tikanga, including bird transfers and liaison with other iwi.
  • An understanding of Ngāi Tahu values in relation to species conservation and an ability to promote and articulate these values.
  • The ability to listen, analyse issues, participate in discussions, and reach consensus decisions.
  • Willingness to report back and keep the Office informed of issues arising.
  • Willingness to meet with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representatives on other Species Recovery Groups to discuss and develop matters of mutual interest.
  • Willingness to liaise with Papatipu Rūnanga.
- _Position Brief attached for more details_.

Meeting details
Normally an annual meeting of 1-3 days sometimes involving a field trip with a remuneration of $500 per day. Travel and accommodation expenses will also be met, either by DoC or Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

How to apply

Papatipu Rūnanga eligible to nominate for the Species Recovery Group - Whio:
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, Hokonui Rūnanga, Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, Te Rūnaka o Awarua and Te Rūnaka o Waihōpai

Nominations must be received by
5pm, Wednesday 10 January 2024. Formal notification will be sent to all nominees following the review and appointment process.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai

Job Details

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Business areas
External, Governance- Posted on
Monday 20 Nov 2023- Closes on

10 Jan :00- Expertise

Conservation and Animals, Conservation, Parks and Wildlife, Cultural Leadership / Development, Education & Training, Executive & General Management, Policy, Planning & Regulations, Science and Technology- Work type(s)
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