TE OHU
KAIMOANA
Physical address
Level 12
7 Waterloo Quay
Wellington 6011
7 Waterloo Quay
Wellington 6011
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Vacancies
We’re passionate and driven to make a real difference for iwi. We act with integrity, we’re experts in what we do and collaborative in the way we get it done. We understand what is needed and go the extra mile to ensure it happens.
Ringa Rehe Ture
Ringa Rehe Ture | Senior Solicitor (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
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About the role
As Ringa Rehe Ture | Senior Solicitor, you’ll work closely with our Kūrae Ture | General Counsel to deliver high-quality legal advice that supports Te Ohu Kaimoana, its associated Trusts, and Iwi. You’ll lead key areas of legal analysis to shape and drive strategic legal responses. This pivotal role is central to upholding the Māori Fisheries Settlement—delivering expert legal services to Iwi and actively contributing to the protection and advancement of Māori rights and interests.
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About you
Committed to advancing hapū, iwi and Māori interests you will possess:
- A tertiary qualification in Law
- Solid knowledge of legal frameworks and experience drafting strategic advice
- A strong track record of delivering high quality legal advice
- Familiaritywith the machinery of government and their processes
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori/iwi/hapūdevelopment
- Competency in or a demonstrated commitment to te reo Māori meōna tikanga
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How to apply
To apply please submit your CV through https://www.seek.co.nz/job/84177433. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For more information, and a copy of the job description please email crystal.dickson@teohukaimoana.nz. Applications close 13 June 2025.
Ringa Rehe Pūmanawa
Ringa Rehe Pūmanawa | Senior HR Advisor
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About the role
Reporting to the Poumatua Ratonga Rangapū | Corporate Services Manager, the Ringa Rehe Pūmanawa | Senior HR Advisor will lead and shape the people and culture strategy at Te Ohu Kaimoana. In this central role, you’ll provide strategic advice and best practice guidance to support and enhance our people operations. You’ll collaborate closely with the leadership team to oversee key HR functions, including performance management, learning and development, health, safety, wellbeing, engagement, remuneration, recruitment, payroll, and employment relations. As a people and culture expert, your leadership will drive long-term, meaningful outcomes, promoting a high-performing work environment aligned with our vision and values.
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About you
A skilled HR professional ideally with a vested interest in the taiao and advancing Māori customary rights and interests, you will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Human Resources and/or equivalent
- At least 7 years of generalist HR experience, preferably in a similar or larger organisation
- Expertise across HR functions such as workforce capability, organisational design, change management, employee relations, and remuneration
- Strong knowledge of current HR practices and NZ employment legislation
- Proven ability to influence people and build meaningful relationships
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori/iwi/hapū development
- Competency or a demonstrated commitment to te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
Me pēhea te tuku tono
How to apply
To apply please submit your CV through https://www.seek.co.nz/job/84176679. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. For more information, and a copy of the job description please email crystal.dickson@teohukaimoana.nz.
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Our people
Tukua ai e Te Ohu Kaimoana te mātauranga, te tohungatanga me ngā rauemi hai tautoko i ngā iwi i runga i ngā ratonga whānui e pā ana ki te moana.
Our staff provide the knowledge, expertise and resources to support iwi across a range of services in relation to the ocean.
Our people
Te Kāhui o Te Ohu Kai Moana
Our governance structure
Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited is the corporate trustee for Te Ohu Kaimoana and the Māori Commercial Aquaculture Settlement Trust (Takutai Trust).
The Board of Te Ohu Kaimoana is responsible for appointing directors to fisheries settlement entities Te Wai Māori Trust, Tapuwae Roa (formerly Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust) and Aotearoa Fisheries Limited (trading as Moana New Zealand); each of whom were established in 2004 under the Māori Fisheries Act.
Aotearoa Fisheries Limited owns 50% of deep sea fishing company Sealord Group Limited in partnership with Japanese marine foods company Nissui Corporation, and appoints 50% of its directors.
The Board of Te Ohu Kaimoana is comprised of seven directors and two alternate directors. The directors are responsible for approving the strategic outlook of the organisation and to ensure the goals and objectives are implemented. Te Ohu Kaimoana directors follow a Charter of Corporate Governance, Best Practice, and a Code of Ethics.
The directors are appointed by a statutory body named Te Kāwai Taumata. Te Kāwai Taumata is comprised of 11 members; 10 of whom are iwi representatives from Māori electorates throughout Aotearoa, and one member whom is representative of Representative Māori Organisations (urban Māori organisations), as defined by the Māori Fisheries Act 2004.
WHAKAPAPA
Our history
Our origin was forged in the fight against confiscation due to the introduction of the Quota Management System in 1986. Since then, and for over 30 years, Te Ohu Kaimoana has worked to protect the whakapapa rights of tangata whenua, guaranteed through Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Māori fisheries and aquaculture settlements.
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