 KAIPIRINGA - Administration Officer
An opportunity has arisen in our Waikanae office for a full time administrator providing reception and office support to ensure the smooth running of our tari.
The proposed hours of work are Monday to Friday. This is currently a sole-charge position however the Trust has plans to expand its workforce in the near future.
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate a knowledge and commitment to kaupapa Māori; can communicate clearly and effectively; demonstrates professionalism in the office maintaining confidentiality; is a self-starter; has an excellent work ethic; pays attention to detail and is punctual. The successful candidate will be a team player who demonstrates flexibility and is able to engage with diverse people.
Key functions of the position are to ensure that manuhiri and callers to the office are made welcome; that the office is well-resourced in terms of filing, mail and general office supplies; that our trustees and directors are well supported; and that our member communications via social media and websites are top notch.
Bring your high level of computer literacy, especially with Microsoft software; your accurate typing; excellent oral and written communication skills and your understanding of te reo me ona tikanga to an environment where we appreciate your abilities and where there’s always scope for more.
For the full job description, follow this link .
Applications by way of your CV and a covering letter are due at 5pm on 8 April 2021 and should be sent to kara@teatiawakikapiti.co.nz
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MAHI HOU: The Waikanae Jobs for Nature project
The Waikanae Jobs for Nature project is an ambitious multi-year effort to restore the Waikanae River catchment in collaboration with the Department of Conservation and Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai (AKW). It aims to build capacity and employment within our Iwi and the Kāpiti Coast community and to achieve environmental integrity by implementing the six key kaupapa of Whakapapa, Wairua, Mana, Maramatanga, Te Ao Turoa, and Mauri.
 
Education/Community Engagement Coordinator
We are seeking an experienced Education Coordinator to assist with delivery of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature project for AKW and to support the implementation of the AKW Kaitiakitanga Plan. This role is 30 hours per week for the four-year duration of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature programme.
As Education Coordinator your responsibilities will include:
- School education programmes, liaison with teaching staff and creating pathways for engagement and involvement of all levels of school into the WJ4N project
- Developing school and community education resources
- Developing and organising community events including field days, workshops, seminars etc
- Developing and delivering education and community engagement across diverse fields of conservation, waterway management and sustainable land management.
Desired skills and experience:
- Teaching or education experience
- Strong commitment to community engagement
- Experience in working in partnership with Iwi
- Knowledge of Te Taiao Maori
- Knowledge of land management, conservation, water quality management
Training Manager
We are seeking an experienced Training Manager to assist with delivery of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature project for AKW and to support the implementation of the AKW Kaitiakitanga Plan. This role is 30 hours per week for the four-year duration of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature programme.
As Training Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Development and delivery of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature training programme
- Monitoring and reporting on learning outcomes for trainees and employees
- Developing and managing training and assessment to NZQA standards
- Pastoral care of trainees
Desired skills and experience:
- Experience in training development and delivery for adult students
- Experience managing a training programme or trainers
- Experience managing contract trainers
- Assessment of training outcomes
- Experience with delivery of training to NZQA standards and associated reporting and record keeping
Nursery Manager
We are seeking an experienced Nursery Manager to assist with delivery of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature project for AKW and to support the implementation of the AKW Kaitiakitanga Plan.
This role is 30 hours per week for the four-year duration of the Waikanae Jobs for Nature programme.
As Nursery Manager your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing daily functions of our natives nursery
- Development and oversight of a new natives nursery
- Producing high quality plants for afforestation projects
- Working with sales and planting teams to make sure plants are produced in the timeframe and quantity required
Desired skills and experience:
- Experience growing native plants at scale
- Understanding of eco-sourcing guidelines
- Experience supervising staff
- Solid computer skills (Email, Word, Excel, etc)
- Health & safety, and Growsafe credentials
- An interest in Te Tiriti o Waitangi
About Groundtruth Limited
Founded in 2003, Groundtruth is based in Paekākāriki on the Kāpiti Coast. We provide services and technology to primary industry and conservation sectors. Our specialty is combining sustainable land management practices with innovative technologies. We have expertise in the management of forests, agriculture, soil, water, biodiversity and technology systems.
We believe that the health of our ecosystems is inseparable from the health of the people and communities that live within them.
Steve Culevski
General Manager
groundtruth
Ph 04 904 0876 | Mob 027 557 1775
www.groundtruth.co.nz
PO Box 52, Paekakariki, NZ |
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TAIAO: Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi
 At the end of January the taiao unit of Trust started a new monitoring programme with the assistance of Greater Wellington Regional Council scientist Alton Perrie. The date that this took place coincided with the hui rangatahi wananga and gave the taiao unit an opportunity to share with our rangatahi how we are acting as kaitiaki within our rohe and the work we do within the unit. This was a valuable experience as it gave us an opportunity to teach the next generation how we manage the awa and the importance of our mahi.
The monitoring programme that we have just begun is looking at the dissolved oxygen levels in the Waikanae and the temperature of the water. This is important to monitor as if the dissolved oxygen levels become very low then our taonga ika and other native species are placed under stress and cannot get the oxygen they need and die as a result. The taiao unit is looking at these levels to understand how the dissolved oxygen concentrations change during summer and the impact that this has on the ecosystem. Once we have conclusive data on this issue we will be able to tackle the problem and restore the mauri to a high degree within our awa.
The rangatahi had lots of questions for Alton about the awa and he was able to answer all of them to some extent which proved a valuable experience for all those involved. We saw this as an important opportunity to show them what they could be a part of in the future, there were many eager young kaitiaki amongst the bunch which we hope to see in our taiao unit in the future.
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 WHAKARONGOTAI MARAE - Reminder
Hui a Marama - 10.00am
Date: Sunday 11th April 2021
Marae Accountability Report
Kaumatua Hui - 11.00am
Shared Kai - 12.00pm
Hangi Fundraiser for the Marae
 Date: Saturday, 3rd April, 2021
Time: 1.00pm.
Cost $15.00
To order, please contact Aunty Mackie
Treat yourself for Easter with a hangi!!!! We are having a fundraiser hangi on Easter Saturday. Legendary Uncle Les and his team will have these ready by 1pm.
But wait there's more!!! While you're waiting for the hangi we will be holding a Easter Egg Hunt for our Tamariki and mokopuna.
So HOP on over to the Marae this weekend - Naumai Haere mai Hoki mai !!!
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TARANAKI IWI URI ENGAGEMENT - Me tōngai harakeke e te iwi
Te Kāhui o Taranaki Engagement team are coming Pōneke, Ōtepoti, Ōtautahi, Tāmakimakaurau & Kirikiriroa. Details on their Pōneke haerenga is below:
DATE: Saturday 17 April 2021
TIME: 1pm - 5pm
VENUE: Hutt Indoor Sports, 93 Hutt Valley Road, Moera, Lower Hutt.
Please make sure to register your attendance whānau for catering purposes. Here's how you can register:
 EMAIL - admin@taranaki.iwi.nz
 PHONE - 0800 Te Kāhui (0800 835 2484)
 ONLINE: click on the following link to complete the online registration form: https://forms.gle/qKsJrzSLS432DV11A
 
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TIKANGA HAUMARU - Covid Vaccination Campaign Material
We are still waiting on details and information on vaccination locations on the Kapiti Coast. We will ensure that you will be kept informed immediately. Any advice from you would be grately appreciated as Iwi feedback is important for the success of this campaign.
Below are a number of links to video resources relating the Covid Vaccination campaign. Feel free to use these as appropriate and share them with your communities as appropriate:
- Dr Ashley on vaccine:
- Addressing misinformation:
- Sequencing of rollout:
- Mahi Tahi advert (click on pikitia)
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