Ngāi Tahu Representation - Species Recovery Groups

Overview

Kia hiwa rā!

The Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Nomination And Appointment Process is being undertaken to appoint Ngāi Tahu representatives to the Species Recovery Groups for Takahē and Whio.

Functions of the Species Recovery Groups

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

Purpose of the role

The purpose of these roles is to represent the Ngāi Tahu perspective to the Species Recovery Groups Takahē and 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

Meeting details

An in-person annual or bi-annual meeting of 1–3 days, sometimes involving a field trip and online meetings. Frequency depends on the work for the respective Species Recovery Groups. 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

To apply for the position you will need to engage with your Papatipu Rūnanga to complete the selection and nomination process. Nominations are open to the following Papatipu Rūnanga for the Takahē and Whio Species Recovery Groups :

Papatipu Rūnanga eligible to nominate for the Species Recovery Group - Takahē

Te Rūnaka o Awarua, Hokonui Rūnanga, Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, Te Rūnaka o Waihōpai

Papatipu Rūnanga eligible to nominate for the Species Recovery Group - Whio

Te Rūnanga Kaikōura, Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae, Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio, Kati Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnaka o Awarua, Hokonui Rūnanga, Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka, Te Rūnaka o Waihōpai

For details on how to apply, assistance connecting with your Rūnanga and for further information, please contact Mishele Radford on or

Nominations must be received by 5pm on Monday 13 October 2025 .

Formal notification will be sent to all nominees following a review and appointment process.

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