• Lead the design & implementation of Tiriti focused business delivery systems
• Contribute to the aspirations of ngā Papatipu Rūnanga
• Strengthening Tiriti partnership capability & capacity in Environment Canterbury

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport  

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This senior role will play a significant part in the Pou Whakahaere and wider Tumu Herenga team, providing high quality, innovative advice and delivery aimed at delivering on our Tiriti partnership aspirations. 

You’ll work closely with ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, partners and colleagues within the organisation to ensure projects, initiatives and deliverables are executed to deliver on the outcomes that contribute to being a Tiriti partner of excellence.

In this role you will:

• Lead the co-design and implementation of high quality, innovative Tiriti partnership-oriented business systems, aimed at delivering on Tiriti partnership expectations and commitments
• Support the project management of key partnership initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate organisational partnership systems and progress towards being a Tiriti partner of excellence
• Actively collaborate with ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, Ngāi Tahu, government agencies and stakeholders to develop and deliver initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships to build trusting partnerships within the Tumu Herenga team, wider Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha teams, and with Tiriti partners

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’ll have proven capability in business systems and design.  You’ll also have relationship management skills, especially in te ao Māori, with the ability to translate engagement with partners into quantifiable actions and deliverables.  Working in collaboration and cohesively with colleagues and partners in unfamiliar and/or complex situations is part of the experience you bring along with:

• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its role in government and/or policy development context
• Proven experience and ability in designing business systems and innovation
• Highly developed qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, coupled with a focus on problem solving and solutions
• Strong project management capability to deliver on initiatives
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in dynamic, challenging situations.

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience 

Relevant qualification in a related specialty that recognises the expertise which makes you fit for the role is essential, ideally supported by a post-graduate qualification or other relevant technical experience along with:

• Strong knowledge and commitment to te reo Māori and tikanga
• Experience in working with whānau/hapū/iwi and Māori communities
• A strong understanding of the context of Ngāi Tahu/Kāi Tahu and the 10 Papatipu Rūnanga within the Waitaha takiwā
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in senior or advisory roles related to partnership and delivery
• Demonstrated experience in business systems and analysis
• Proven experience and/or a relevant qualification in (for example) Māori development, business development, innovation, or demonstrated applied knowledge and experience
• Strong public sector experience

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a Tiriti partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to utilise kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in our daily work. We welcome you to join us on this journey.

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday, 1 March.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can