Aquaculture Project & Events Coordinator Whakatohea Maori Trust BoardOpotiki, Bay of PlentyCommunity Development (Community Services & Development)The Whakatohea Maori Trust Board ('Trust') is situated in Opotiki, a coastal town in the sunny Bay of Plenty.The Trust was established in 1952 and its primary role is to administer the assets of the trust on behalf of its beneficiaries and in accordance with the Maori Trust Board Act 1955.The Trust's long-term vision "Ko te kai hoki i Waiaua - to be the food bowl that feeds the world ", confirms the Trusts entrepreneurial spirit, grounded in matauranga (knowledge) which weaves together our future strategic aspirations of being well educated, healthy, socially connected, economically and commercially sound; and living in a thriving environment.With the recent signing of the Whakatohea Treaty Settlement, we are about to experience another period of growth. The Settlement will see the return of significant assets which will support numerous developments currently underway e.g. Whakatohea Aquaculture program, the Opotiki harbour development, and other land-based developments. It's an exciting time to be a part of our continued success story.Te aheinga - The opportunity:The Whakatohea Te Punga o te Moana Kaiarahi works for the Whakatohea Maori Trust Board in Opotiki to organize and coordinate activities and events in conjunction with the Cawthron Institute outlined in the project schedules that make up the Te Punga o te Moana Memorandum of Understanding between Cawthron Institute and the Whakatohea Trust Board. The schedules cover working with education, community, hapu and whanau on aquaculture related events, programmes, and activities.As part of Cawthron Institute's MBIE funded Te Punga o te Moana/Open Ocean Aquaculture Project, the institute is extending its long-standing relationship with open ocean aquaculture pioneers, Whakatohea Maori Trust Board through Te Putahi Rangahau (or Living Lab). Te Putahi Rangahau encompasses a programme of activities, events and fora that ensure that the open ocean project is anchored in Maori values and aspirations and supports the trust board's strategic plan for aquaculture.This is a part-time (two days a week), three year fixed-term contract.Work with ECE, Primary Schools and Opotiki College to work towards establishing Aquaculture Programmes.Facilitate conversations around "Whakatohea hitori", korero tuku iho in relation to the Moana.Assist in the set up and facilitation of hui and wananga.Support Whakatohea's aspirations to develop the Research Centre alongside Cawthron, Opotiki College, and other institutions.Complete weekly reports for team hui, and bi-monthly reports for Board hui.To provide general administrative duties as required by this position, including reporting general management of the service.Utilise all systems, including Monday.com, and other key programmes to develop the Operations Planning and Implementation.Experience working in and coordinating in areas of research, hui, policy statements and training would be highly beneficial.An interest and experience working in the aquaculture research fields.Strong administration and organisational skills.Excellent written and vernbal communication skills.Developed relationships within Whakatohea and and understanding of tikanga and history.Ability to engage through wananga and hui.If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to ****** requesting the job description.Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nzDue to the large number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?What's your expected annual base salary?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
