Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Ngā Maunga Whakahii o Kaipara (NMWoK - the representative post Treaty settlement entity for Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara / NWoK) purchased land under Woodhill and Riverhead Forests from the Crown in 2013, and then Oneonenui Farm in 2024. 

The subsidiary NMWoK Ngahere Ltd manages the organisation’s forestry, farm and related interests.
Over the years, Ngahere Ltd has fielded a team of kaitiaki who have patrolled the forests and farm and surrounding areas, informing the public about use of easements; accessing the estates and their attractions; health and safety; assisting with security (eg. checking gates, monitoring for illegal / dangerous activity and trespass, assisting in the case of emergencies); supporting and promoting NMWoK (and NMWoK associated) businesses and activities; hosting, guiding and monitoring whānau and visitors; maintenance; caring for wāhi tūpuna; pest management; environmental improvement and protection (eg. planting); and advocating for the care of our ancestral resources (eg. beach / dunes and kai moana).

About the role

We are now looking for a new part-timer to join our kaitiaki team.
The role requires frequent weekend, public holiday and ‘out of usual business hours’ work.

Ngā tino pūkenga/whēako | Qualifications & Experience

The role is very broad – requiring a wide set of skills and attributes. The successful applicant must be fit and willing to do physical work. They must also be very sensible, trustworthy, well-spoken / articulate and good with people. It would be of benefit if they have an understanding of working with tablets / laptops and on-line, recording data and writing basic reports – both in hard copy and electronically / on-line. 

Knowledge of the Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara community and Te Reo Māori / tikanga Māori would be advantageous.

Requirements & Checks

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and a full, clean driver’s licence

Please be aware in applying for this role, you may be required to undergo the following pre-employment checks:

• Police Vetting Report
• Workplace Drug Testing 

Express Interest Now

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Ngahere Ltd team working in and around our forests / farm and across the ever-increasing portfolio of activities and businesses we are associated with. Although the breadth of the role is challenging, it also means that every day can be different and interesting.

If you would like to put yourself forward, please send an up to date CV and cover letter letter detailing your relevant qualifications and experience, and hononga to: 

ngahere@kaiparangahere.com or 

PO Box 315, Kumeu 0810 

Attention: Wikiriwhi Ratima (Kaiwhakahaere Kaitiaki, NMWoK Ngahere Ltd)

Due: 14 April 2025