Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Taitara Mahi - Pou Hononga - Mana Whenua Coordinator: Transportation Recovery
Fixed-term, full-time
At Hastings District Council, we are committed to nurturing the land and supporting the aspirations of our community. Our vision, "Heretaunga Whenua Houkura, Heretaunga Hapori Ora - Fertile Land, Prosperous People", is central to our mission of working for our people and our place, today and tomorrow. Our values are centered around collaboration, making a difference, respecting others, and supporting wellbeing.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Mana Whenua Coordinator to join our transportation recovery team. This role will be pivotal in facilitating engagement with Mana Whenua to support the delivery of the Cyclone Recovery projects across the district.
Your responsibilities in this role will include:
- Facilitating effective engagement with Mana Whenua to support the delivery of the Transportation Cyclone Recovery Programme.
- Acting as the main point of contact between the transport team, project managers, and Mana Whenua groups.
- Coordinating Mana Whenua input into transportation repair work, including slips, culverts, bridges, and rebuild projects.
- Working closely with the Transportation Community Liaison Officer, Pou Ahurea, and Community Connectors team to ensure a consistent approach.
- Reporting to Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee on engagement progress.
- Maintaining accurate records within the case management system.
Ōu wheako –about you,
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in community development, engagement, planning, or a similar discipline.
- Proven experience in project/program delivery and working within a Te Ao Māori setting.
- Strong understanding and background in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga.
- Ability to establish or maintain already established working relationships with Mana Whenua entities and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong project management skills and experience in the transportation or construction sectors are desirable.
If you are passionate about community engagement and have the required skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team working towards the betterment of Hastings District's whanau and whenua.
