Vacancies

Board Secretary

As the Board Secretary for Pūkaha, you will be supporting the governance functions of the organisation.

This voluntary position entails working with the GM, Board co-chairs and Board members to ensure effective and efficient governance and compliance.

A commitment of around 6 months would be appreciated.

The specific responsibilities include:

• Governance Support

• Assist the GM and Board co-chairs to prepare monthly board agenda and papers

• Assist the GM and Board co-chairs to plan and deliver planning hui, stakeholder communication and events

• Maintain board calendar and compliance register and policies

Documentation and Minutes

• Attend board meetings and accurately record minutes, capturing key discussion points, decisions, and action items.

• Ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive board-related information.

• Distribute minutes to board and GM in appropriate formats and in a timely manner (usually within 5 working days) of board meetings.

• Confirm action items agreed and follow up with members assigned.

Requirements:

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills

• A professional and respectful attitude

• Excellent organisational and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in minute-taking and document management.

• Familiarity with governance processes and procedures

• Ideally the secretary will have a sound understanding of tikanga Maōri and working in a co-governance environment.

Please email your application to emily@pukaha.org.nz 

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Team Leader – Conservation breeding

Are you passionate about conservation, have a high level of experience in leading teams to protect our threatened wildlife (preferably through conservation breeding)? Do you also enjoy being part of a small effective team and are comfortable interacting with visitors and media? We could have the role for you!

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is looking for a Team Leader for our Conservation Breeding team. This is a permanent and full time position. You will report to our Biodiversity Manager and be responsible for a small but skilled team of five Senior/Conservation rangers.

Pūkaha is located 28km north of Masterton on SH2 at the base of 942ha of remnant native forest. Pest management and species reintroductions have been successfully carried out and are being accelerated to restore biodiversity in this very special tāonga of Aoteoroa. This includes efforts to step up the monitoring and management of our very special population of North Island brown kiwi.  The centre supports conservation breeding and release programmes for species such as whio, pateke, kakariki, kākā, shore plover and kiwi.  

Pūkaha has an important conservation education role and you will be part of an exciting hands on, matāuranga informed centre of learning in partnership with Rāngitane, UCOL and the wider education sector.  

You will be responsible for managing the work programme and staff involved in daily care of our birds and reptiles, general aviary maintenance and enrichment, and interaction with visitors as opportunities and needs are highlighted.    You will also oversee the component of our volunteer programme which supports the conservation breeding programme.

Applicants should have good experience in leading small conservation teams. Field experience and certifications for handling captive kiwi would be an advantage (although not essential depending on your other skills and background).  

Applicants must be motivated to work alongside iwi and comfortable to engage in Māori settings.

You will work 5 days a week on roster which may include weekends.  Accommodation is available on site if required and could be offered as part of an attractive remuneration package.    

Applications: For all enquiries and a copy of the job description please email careers@pukaha.org.nz. Applications should include a cover letter and CV. They close at 5pm on Friday 20 September 2024

For more information, email Christine@pukaha.org.nz