Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is seeking expressions of interest from iwi members to be appointed as the Ngāti Toa representative on the above committee.
About the Committee
The Kāpiti Island Strategic Advisory Committee was established by the Ngāti Toa Rangatira Trust and the Department of Conservation under the provisions of the Ngāti Toa Rangatira Claims Settlement Act 2014 and the Conservation Act 1987. The Committee provides strategic advice on the management of Kāpiti Island and helps ensure that Ngāti Toa Rangatira can fulfil its role as kaitiaki.
Committee Objectives
Protect wāhi tapu, taonga species, indigenous flora and fauna; protect and enhance the mauri of Kāpiti Island; recognise Ngāti Toa customary values and kaitiaki relationships; integrate mātauranga Māori and western science; support DOC obligations and Te Tiriti principles.
Committee Functions
Provide advice on conservation matters affecting Kāpiti Island reserve sites; advise on annual planning; provide advice regarding the burial caves at Wharekohu Bay; advise on conservation management strategies; contribute to conservation management plans.
We Are Looking For:
Applicants with experience in conservation, environmental management, governance, mātauranga Māori, cultural heritage, community engagement, recreation management, research, or advocacy.
The position is remunerated.
Whakapā mai – Contact us by emailing Lynda.Joseph@ngatitoa.iwi.nz
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, send us your expression of interest and CV.
Closing Date is Monday 30th November 2026