Senior Advisor – Environmental Policy & Implementation

Te Kohae – National Strategy Team

Raukawa Charitable Trust

Location: Tokoroa and/or Hamilton or other location in Raukawa takiwa as required

Type: Permanent, full-time

About Raukawa Charitable Trust

Raukawa Charitable Trust has proudly supported the South Waikato community since 1987, delivering iwi-led initiatives across health, social, cultural, environmental and Treaty-based services. Our mahi is grounded in tikanga, strong relationships, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for whānau.

 Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role

Seeking a Senior Advisor – Environmental Policy & Implementation to join Te Kohae – National Strategy Team within our Pūtake Taiao Group.

 A kaupapa-driven role focused on bridging policy, regulatory reform, and implementation across environmental systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring national policy change translates into effective, consistent outcomes that reflect Raukawa values, Treaty settlement commitments, and iwi aspirations. Working closely with internal teams and government agencies, you will provide strategic and technical advice to support Raukawa’s response to ongoing system change across environmental, freshwater, conservation and planning contexts.

 Key responsibilities

• Provide expert analysis on environmental policy issues.
• Prepare high-quality strategic advice on legislation, policies, and regulations affecting the taiao and Raukawa rights and interests.
• Support the development of long-term strategies that align national policy with Raukawa environmental strategic priorities.
• Active engagement with key stakeholders to advocate and uphold Raukawa values and Treaty settlement obligations.
• Drive the implementation of policy initiatives, ensuring they translate into tangible outcomes for our taiao and our uri.
• Contributing to the planning, development, and implementation of joint work programmes arising through our Ministerial Accords.
• Providing support to the Te Kohae National Strategy Manager

 He kōrero mōu | About you

You are an experienced senior advisor who brings:

• Demonstrated experience in policy, planning, regulatory or implementation roles (environmental or resource management contexts preferred)
• Strong understanding of government systems, decision-making processes and reform environments
• Ability to translate complex policy and regulatory frameworks into practical, implementable approaches
• Sound understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Treaty settlement arrangements and co-management frameworks
• Capability to integrate mātauranga Māori and Te Ao Māori perspectives within mainstream policy environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing high-quality submissions and advice
• Strong relationship-building, influence and political awareness skills
• Ability to work with a high degree of initiative and proactively identifying priorities and progressing work in a dynamic environment
• A genuine commitment to kaitiakitanga and advancing iwi and Māori development outcomes
• A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) is required.
• Proficiency in Te Reo Māori is desirable, or a willingness to develop with organisational support.

You must hold a full, clean Class 1 driver’s licence and be willing to undergo reference checks.

He aha e tuku ana mātou | What we offer

• Meaningful mahi that directly supports Raukawa aspirations and environmental outcomes
• A values-based, kaupapa Māori work environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• The opportunity to influence national and regional environmental systems
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional and cultural development

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

 For further information or a confidential kōrero, please contact hr@raukawa.org.nz or 078850260

 We encourage early applications, as interviews may be held as suitable candidates are identified.

 Applications close: Monday 27th April 2026

To learn more about us, visit www.raukawa.org.nz.