Field Officer – Te Hapu O Ngati Wheke

Advertised on behalf of Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke.

Overview

We are seeking a Field Officer to join our team!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our field work team at Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke Inc.

Reporting to the Team Taiao Leader, you\'ll have a unique opportunity to enhance the biodiversity within Whakaraupo (Lyttleton Harbour) and monitor conservation outcomes associated with Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke\'s goals and aspirations, enriching the lives of current and future generations of Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke Whanui.

The ideal candidate will be reliable and have experience working outdoors in rugged terrain and in seasonal weather conditions.

This role will suit a self-motivated person with a strong work ethic and an understanding of Te Ao Maori.

Responsibilities

Note : The original description emphasizes the role in biodiversity enhancement and monitoring conservation outcomes.

Specific duties are not itemised beyond this scope.

Qualifications

Current full Motor vehicle driver\'s licence (desirable)

Passionate about restoring te taiao

Can demonstrate safe operation of equipment

Previous experience with ecological restoration work including planting, weeding and pest animal control

Proven ability to work cooperatively as part of a team

An openness to embrace the values and aspirations of Ngai Tahuwhanui and interest to grow your cultural understanding in te ao Maori

About Ngati Wheke

Ngati Wheke are the hapu that hold mana whenua and mana moana over Whakaraupo and the surrounding area.

The takiwa of Ngati Wheke reflects the events and deeds of Te Rakiwhakaputa (a Ngai Tahu rangatira of Ngati Kuri descent) and his sons, Manuwhiri and Wheke, who secured their descendants mana whenua rights to the area.

Ngati Wheke acknowledge Ngati Mamoe and Waitaha whakapapa lines as well as Ngai Tahu, due to the intermarriages between Waitaha and Mamoe who inhabited Whakaraupo upon the arrival of Te Rakiwhakaputa.

Te Hapu o Ngati Wheke Inc (THoNW; the Runanga) is the modern-day representative structure of Ngati Wheke and represents upwards of 8,000 whanau members.

The Runanga is one of the 18 Papatipu Runanga that make up Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, the iwi authority representing Ngai Tahu whanui.

Expertise

Conservation and Animals, Conservation, Parks and Wildlife

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