Date: 31 Mar 2025
Location: NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
Field Officer - Tupuna Maunga
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā karangatanga o te motu, Tēnei te mihi maioha ki a koutou katoa. E ngā pītau whakarei o ngā mata waka, he mihi, he tangi atu ki a koutou kua tangohia e te ringa aituā. Nui ngā whetū ki te rangi, mau tonu, mau tonu, whatungaro ki te pō Anei te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, E rapuhia ki uta, e rapuhia ki tai. E rapuhia mō te tangata koi, mō tēnei tūranga o te Field Officer Tūpuna Maunga. Mehemea ko koe te tangata pai mo te mahi nei – Kōkiri mai! Tono mai.
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is a statutory authority established under the Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau Collective Redress Act to co-govern fourteen Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains) across Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland. The Authority is made up of equal representation from Mana Whenua iwi/hapū of Tāmaki Makaurau and Auckland Council, along with non-voting Crown representation. As a Field Officer, you will play a vital role in the Tūpuna Maunga Operational Team, ensuring services and assets across the Maunga are well-maintained and engaging with manuhiri (visitors), contractors, and key stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Conducting audits of contracts and assets to ensure high standards are met.
• Supporting restoration projects, capital works, emergency response, and events.
• Acting as the “eyes and ears” of the Maunga, monitoring, reporting, and responding to maintenance issues.
• Helping to protect, restore, and enhance the Maunga, supporting the aspirations of Mana Whenua.
He kōrero mōu: About you
You are a proactive, adaptable, and community-focused professional who thrives in an outdoor environment. You can navigate complex issues with confidence and enjoy working with diverse groups, including contractors, lessees, volunteers, and visitors.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is detail-oriented with a passion for health and safety.
• Is motivated, well-organized, and results-driven.
• Has a deep appreciation for kaupapa Māori and is confident working in a Te Ao Māori setting.
• Wants to lead and influence positive change with and for Māori.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
This is a dynamic, hands-on role that provides a unique opportunity to work in a co-governance setting, shaping the future of Auckland’s Tūpuna Maunga. You will have the chance to work outdoors in some of the region’s most culturally and environmentally significant spaces, alongside a supportive team of passionate experts in conservation, governance, and Māori development. We welcome applicants with experience in open space management, conservation, parks and recreation, or Māori studies, and qualifications in these areas will be an advantage. This role also offers professional development opportunities to help you grow and align your career with your skills and interests.
If you are passionate about supporting Mana Whenua aspirations for their whenua and transforming the way communities connect with the Maunga, we want to hear from you!
Applications close:Thursday 3rd April 2025
Band F
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Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
