Ngai Tahu Representative - Okeina / Okains Bay Reserve Management Committee

Overview

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The Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu nomination and appointment process is being undertaken to appoint a Ngai Tahu representative to the Okeina / Okains Bay Reserve Management Committee.

Purpose of the Committee

The purpose of the Okeina / Okains Bay Reserve Management Committee is :

To co-manage the site.

To have direct input into reserve maintenance planning and development.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role is to represent the Ngai Tahu perspective to the Okeina / Okains Bay Reserve Management Committee ensuring that any issues of tribal significance are reported to Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu while also ensuring that tribal matters of significance are represented to the Okeina / Okains Bay Reserve Management Committee.

Required Skills, Experience And Qualifications

Okeina / Okains Bay Reserve is to be treated as if it were a recreation reserve.

The Committee is to control and manage Okeina / Okains Bay in a way that meets the requirements of the Reserves Act 1977, the Deed of Settlement, the Council and Te Runanga including the following matters :

Become familiar with the agreements contained in the Deed of Settlement and the Act and too all other relevant legislation such as the Reserves Act

Co-manage the land in accordance with the Management Plan, acknowledging that Te Runanga are owners of the land

Ensuring the values of Ngai Tahu are taken into consideration when making any decisions under the delegated authority

Support the update of the Management Plan to reflect the values of mana whenua

Position Brief attached for more details.

Meeting details

Hui will be held regularly with not more than three months between hui.

How To Apply

To apply for this position you will need to engage with your Papatipu Runanga to complete the selection and nomination process.

The Papatipu Runanga eligible to nominate for the Okeina / Okains Bay Reserve Management Committee is Te Runanga o Koukourarata.

For details on how to apply, assistance connecting with Te Runanga o Koukourarata for further information please contact Mishele on 021 943 816 or

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

Formal notification will be sent to all nominees following a review and appointment process undertaken by Te Runanga o Koukourarata.

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