Mō mātou | About us

Te Ohu Kaimoana is committed to protecting and advancing iwi interests in fisheries and aquaculture. Guided by the principle “Te hā o Tangaroa kia ora ai tāua” the breath of Tangaroa sustains us we work alongside iwi to uphold Māori rights and create enduring, sustainable futures for whānau and the moana.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a Ringa Rehe Take Whakatewha | Senior Policy Analyst, for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave. You will be based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and be part of an engaged and passionate rōpū that looks to advance the interests of iwi in their reciprocal relationship with the moana.

You will be leading work within the Fisheries management and Fisheries settlement space, working to advance iwi interests. You will provide robust advice to enable iwi aspirations and contribute to removing obstacles. This will involve working alongside Mandated Iwi Organisations, as well as the fishing industry and Crown.

You will have the ability to think critically, analyse policies and legislation, identify impacts, and act as a connector.  You will lead, coordinate, and contribute to this broader work program including responses to Government.

He kōrero mōu |About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A passion for the Oceans ideally with a background in marine science or environmental studies.
• Knowledge of the seafood industry, specifically fishing management and/or related legislation is desirable.
• Proven experience engaging and working alongside iwi, hapū, and Government agencies.
• Ability to create, maintain and influence relationships to best deliver aspirations.
• A working knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to operate in te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā environments.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role is ideal.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

For a confidential kōrero and to request a copy of the job description please contact Awhina Kanohi on 027 484 9939 or email  awhina.kanohi@nicherecruitment.co.nz or Phillipa McDonald on 021 429 909 or email phillipa.mcdonald@nicherecruitment.co.nz

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Are you a construction or property lawyer looking for your next career move? We are recruiting several construction law and property law roles for leading firms, with opportunities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 

We have construction roles spanning both front-end and back-end construction suitable for lawyers with between 2 – 10 years’ PQE. For back-end construction roles, experience with construction litigation, civil litigation and/or property litigation is highly desirable. For front-end construction roles, construction and property development experience is a plus.

We are also seeking senior property lawyers with 8+ years’ PQE, ideally with a broad base of property experience potentially spanning commercial property, infrastructure, forestry, public works and more.

If any of these opportunities sound like you then let’s connect today!

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