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KAITIAKI TAIAO

START: ASAP
TYPE: Full Time Permanent
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000pa

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START: ASAP
TYPE: Full Time Permanent
SALARY RANGE: $70,000 - $75,000pa

  • This is a practical, field-based role supporting the delivery of environmental programmes across pest management, restoration, monitoring, and biodiversity protection. You will play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, effectively, and in alignment with our hapū values.

    Your mahi will include:

    • Pest plant and pest animal management

    • Restoration planting and biodiversity monitoring

    • Field operations including herbicide application and vegetation control

    • Supporting ecological surveys, GIS mapping, and data collection

    • Contributing to environmental projects across the rohe

    • Upholding tikanga Māori and working within a kaupapa Māori environment

  • You will be experienced in environmental field work, or bring relevant skills and a strong commitment to protecting our taiao.

    We’re looking for someone who is:

    • Passionate about taiao and kaupapa Māori

    • Confident working outdoors in varied terrain

    • Reliable, practical, and safety-focused

    • Able to work independently and as part of a team

    • Committed to learning, growth, and supporting hapū aspirationsription text goes here

    • Full driver licence

    • Quad, tractor, LUV and 4x4 driving certifications

    • GrowSafe Applied Certificate Level 4

    • Registered Chemical Applicator Certificate

    • Bush navigation certification

    • Diploma in Environmental Science (or equivalent)

    IDEAL BUT NOT REQUIRED

    • NZ Firearms Licence

    • Chainsaw certification

WHY JOIN NGĀ HAPŪ O ŌTAKI

As kaimahi of Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki, you will be part of an organisation grounded in Kotahitanga, Kaitiakitanga, and Whanaungatanga, working to uplift our people, protect our taiao, and carry forward the aspirations of our hapū.

This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful mahi that directly contributes to the wellbeing of our whenua, awa, and future generations.

 

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Complete the official application form below
• Submit a current CV
• Submit a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability


📅 APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2026.

Join us in protecting and restoring our taiao for generations to come.

O2NL Project Opportunities

While building a road is the primary goal of the O2NL project, the project team also understands that the construction of the road will have a long-lasting effect on the community and has the potential to provide many opportunities for locals. Waka kotahi is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti and working together with Iwi to ensure their commitment to these principals is honored.

The road will create many opportunities for our whānau, if you wish to be involved, please click on the links above and register your interest. Feel free to register your interest for more than one opportunity.

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  • Training and Education

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    Register to be added to our training and education list. We will keep you updated as soon as these opportunities arise.

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