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Job Offer: Biodiversity CoastCare Advisor – Kaitiaki Takutai:Mana Recruitment Ltd.Job description:Job DescriptionSupport iwi, hap?, communities and other agencies to protect and restore Northland's coastal environment via a mix of field and office-located work.» Grass roots, local community relationship centric position. » Knowledge of Te Taitokerau iwi, hap?, communities, and coastal areas. » practice in building hap? kaitiaki engagement. Ko wai m?tou – Who we are: Northland Regional Council’s vision underpins everything we do. Vision – Our Northland. Together we thrive. Our Mission – Work together to create a healthy environment, strong economy, and resilient communities. Our cornerstone values are; » Strong, decisive leadership abilities » One high performing team » Customer focused » Integrity – honest and open » Transparent and accountable Our mahi is about working together to care for the region's incredible environment and many communities, matching expertise and resources with the vision and aspirations of ?our people'. Toit? te whenua, toit? te moana, toit? te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive. Te ?hua o Te T?runga – The nature of the position: The intent of this newly created position is to is to assist and support with the running of the CoastCare programme, with a specific focus on relationships with iwi and hap?, working alongside them to build and expand coastal kaitiaki programmes within the region. The CoastCare programme involves Northland Regional Council (NRC) partnering with local community, iwi, hap?, district councils and Department of Conservation to protect and restore Northland's coastal environment for their biodiversity values and protective function. A core part of this function will involve working with iwi and hap? to support their efforts as kaitiaki to restore and protect the unique and fragile coastal environment. There is also a very strong advocacy and education component to the function – promoting the cultural, biodiversity and coastal hazard mitigation values of coastal ecosystems across council and wider audiences. By working in a direct and hands on capacity with iwi and hap?, you will be supporting their kaitiaki aspirations for the protection and restoration of the coastal environment. Forming critical relationships, you will help ensurecouncil is well informed of M?ori perspectives on protection of coastal ecosystems.Developing relationships and networks with iwi,hap?andwh?nau, amongst other groups, will also provide realisation of Council's obligations under the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Assisting the CoastCare Co-ordinator to support more than 30 community CoastCare groups around the region as well as working with iwi and hap?, you will spend large amounts of time in the field, being flexible with your working times when required. Organising and attending community and school events, such as planting days, hui and workshops, will be part of your BAU. Additionally, you'll work with the NRC Communications team to inform and promote key messages through various channels, including p?nui, pamphlets, NRC website, social media, and newsletters. Ideally you will have already gained coastal restoration practice , and as such be able to provide high quality M?tauranga M?ori and science-located technical advice to council and communities on coastal processes and management of dune vegetation, dune geomorphology, coastal processes and other factors affecting management of these resources. As a BAU function, you will also be responding to information requests, writing restoration plans and recommendations, this may also include providing expert advice and evidence for enforcement actions. Ng? tino P?kenga/Wheako – Essential expertise/practices for the function: Knowledge of Te Taitokerau iwi, communities and coastal areas is required for application, with additional knowledge and significant practice in M?tauranga M?ori. A significant degree qualification in Coastal Science or Resource Management is not perquisite, although advantageous. All candidates must be able to display significant cultural competency, driven by their own personal mana and passion to bring about change. expertise, knowledge, and practice required for application include: » Knowledge of M?tauranga M?ori, and practical application of principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. » Sound knowledge of te reo me ?na tikanga. » practice in building hap? kaitiaki engagement. » capability to engage and operate at the interface between western science and Te Ao M?ori. » Good knowledge of coastal processes including a sound knowledge of coastal dune form and function. » Able to build and sustain effective relationships with a broad range of people and groups, demonstrating cultural consciousness and empathy. » Adaptable attitude and capability to lgain and carry out a variety of tasks using a range of expertise. » Well organised and able to work with minimal supervision. » Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications. » Full driver's licence, capable of working in the field and able to work flexible hours. » knowledge of Te Reo M?ori and broad knowledge of tikanga M?ori. » capability to clearly impart information verbally and in written form to non-specialists. » The practice to effectively manage internal and external stakeholders through advocacy, negotiation, and collaboration, with the capability to influence, persuade and inspire others. » Able to demonstrate the proven capability to work collaboratively to develop and maintain highly effective relationships. » The proven expertise to empower and uplift the mana of others. » Excellent interpersonal and relationship building expertise, with the capability to influence and enable. Intrinsic to this position is the natural skill to develop real, significant, and high trust relationships, fostering confidence with iwi, knowledge aspirations, and honouring past concerns. The aim is to journey together, keeping communication channels highly proactive, being able to temperature check and be responsive to concerns and represent these views to Council. This unique position will call to individuals who can authentically engage and is able to demonstrate and promote the value of tikanga M?ori in a humble and uplifting way. The position will involve working around Northland, and necessitate a good level of fitness, and a current, full drivers' licence. If you feel you meet some or all the requirements, we want to k?rero with you, as your cultural competency and excellent relationship expertise are of interest to us. Te Tono – Application Process: To apply, or to enquire further in confidence contact Heather Walker for a confidential conversation now on (09) 632 1108 or email your up-dated CV and covering letter through to heather@manarecruitment.co.nz Applications close: Monday 9th of May 2022 at 5pm. How to submit the application:To apply, or to enquire further in confidence contact Heather Walker for a confidential conversation now on (09) 632 1108 or email your up-dated CV and covering letter through toheather@manarecruitment.co.nz Applications close: Monday 9thof May 2022 at 5pm.Skills:
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