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CIA REPORT WRITER
CDL Middle Road Development
Location: Havelock North
Application deadline: Sunday 10 May 2026
Report due date: To be discussed further with successful applicant
Payment: To be negotiated with the successful applicant
About the Role
Tamatea Pōkai Whenua is seeking a skilled and experienced Cultural Report Writer to prepare a Cultural Impact Assessment in relation to the CDL Middle Road Project
Project Context
CDL is proposing to develop approximately 350 homes on the 30 hectare site between Middle Road and Te Aute Road in Havelock North, extending the existing residential area boundary further to the west, adjacent to the Iona development currently in progress. Mana whenua input is being sought to ensure cultural values, mātauranga Māori, and sites of significance are reflected in the planning and design proposal. A Cultural Impact Assessment will guide this process, identifying key cultural and environmental considerations for the developer to recognise and provide for.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please take a look at the documentation below and send your application to taiao@tpw.iwi.nz
Te Mātai Ao Principal Resource Consent Planner
Location: Hawke's Bay
Fixed Term: 12 Months
Industry: Māori Governance | Environmental Leadership
Tamatea Pōkai Whenua (formally known as Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust) is the Post Settlement Government Entity representing 23 marae and 43 hapū within the Heretaunga Tamatea rohe (region). The Trust was established to receive and administer the redress of the historical Treaty grievances of Heretaunga Tamatea against the Crown. The Trust’s strategic vision of Mokopuna Mana Motuhake is driven by the three strategic objectives of Mana Rangatira, Mātauranga and Mana Tiriti.
Tamatea Pōkai Whenua is seeking a dynamic and culturally grounded Principal Resource Consent Planner to be a part of our taiao hub, Te Mātai Ao. This is an exciting opportunity to help grow the responsiveness of the organisation within Taiao, working closely with hapū and marae of Heretaunga Tamatea to solidify tino rangatiratanga within the rohe (region).
The Te Mātai Ao Principal Consent Planner is responsible for leading planning and consent processes that protect and advance mana whenua interests. The role will act as the key liaison between consenting authorities, crown agencies, and developers, ensuring Resource Management Act processes are managed effectively while integrating cultural and environmental considerations.
This role will continue to build capability and support tino rangatiratanga of hapū and marae, maintain strong stakeholder relationships,prepare reports to the Board, and driving continuous improvement, and health and safety practices. The successful applicant will report to the CEO.
If you are interested, please click on the SEEK button to apply. Please see link to view the job description.
If you have any questions please email recruitment@tpw.iwi.nz or call our tari (office) on 06 876 6506.
Applications close on Friday 17 April 2026 at 5.00pm.