External Governance Appointments

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu currently holds 88 governance positions on the boards of external organisations. These roles are specifically set aside in the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 to benefit Ngāi Tahu Whānui and to give effect to our aspirations. They represent an important mechanism to maintain our cultural identity and ensure our voice is heard across the motu.

Appointees are nominated by Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga and selected by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu for an average term of three years.

To be notified about upcoming appointments please register on Te Pou Here and under Areas of Interest select Representing Ngāi Tahu on External Board.

We welcome applications from those who:

Are a registered member of Ngāi Tahu
Are passionate and knowledgeable about the kaupapa of the external organisation
Are interested in developing their connection with Papatipu Rūnanga, marae and/or iwi affairs
Are willing to champion the tikanga and aspirations of Ngāi Tahu whānau

This opportunity will give you:

Governance experience within your specialised field
Tailored professional and cultural development opportunities
Technical support
Recognition of your time

It was a real privilege to be selected as the Ngāi Tahu representative on the North Canterbury Fish and Game Council. To have an opportunity to help promote Ngāi Tahu values and aspirations within the relationship with Fish and Game allows me to develop governance and relationship management skills within a kaupapa I am passionate about. The support I have received has been fantastic, and the formal training offered has definitely given me tools to do the task justice.

Chris Brankin

Appointments held by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

If you have any questions regarding this whānau opportunity, email [email protected] .

Te Au Tūroa – Environment

Name Of Organisation	Name of Committee
Department of Conservation	Conservation Board – Aoraki/ Canterbury
Department of Conservation	Conservation Board – Nelson/ Marlborough
Department of Conservation	Conservation Board – Otago
Department of Conservation	Conservation Board – Southland
Department of Conservation	Conservation Board – West Coast
Department of Conservation	Guardians of Lakes Manapouri, Monowai and Te Anau
Department of Conservation	Guardians of Lakes Wānaka and Hawea
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Hoiho
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Kākāpō
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Kakī
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Kiwi
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Mohua
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Non Migratory Galaxiids
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Orange fronted Parakeet
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Pateke (Brown Teal)
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Weka
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Westland Petrel (Taiko)
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Whio
Department of Conservation	Species Recovery Groups – Takahē
Department of Conservation	Tahr Liaison Group
Department of Conservation	Whenua Hou Komiti
Fish & Game Council – Central South Island	Fish & Game Council – Central South Island
Fish & Game Council – North Canterbury	Fish & Game Council – North Canterbury
Fish & Game Council – Otago	Fish & Game Council – Otago
Fish & Game Council – Southland	Fish & Game Council – Southland
Fish & Game Council – West Coast	Fish & Game Council – West Coast
Fish & Game Council Nelson/Marlborough	Fish & Game Council – Nelson/Marlborough
Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Komiti	HSNO Komiti
Land Information New Zealand	New Zealand Geographic Board
Land Information New Zealand	Crown Property High Country Advisory Group
Meridian Energy	Te Waiau Mahika Kai Trust
Ministry for the Environment	Fiordland Marine Guardians
Ministry for the Environment	Kaikoura Marine Guardians
New Zealand Conservation Authority	New Zealand Conservation Authority
Rakiura Titi Committee	Rakiura Titi Committee
Rakiura Titi Islands Administration Body	Rakiura Titi Islands Administration Body
Te Kōhaka o Tuhaitara Trust	Te Kōhaka o Tuhaitara Trust
Te Waihora Co-Governance Ngāi Tahu Representatives	Te Waihora Co-Governance Ngāi Tahu Representatives
Urban Development Strategy Implementation Committee (UDSIC)	UDSIC

Whānau – Social Development

Name Of Organisation	Name of Committee
Tūhono Trust	Tūhono Trust

Mātauranga – Education

Name Of Organisation	Name of Committee
Ara Council (formerly CPIT)	Ara Council
Lincoln University	Human Ethics Committee
Lincoln University	Institutional Biological Safety Committee (IBSC)
Lincoln University	Lincoln Univeristy Council
University of Canterbury	University of Canterbury Council
University of Otago	Initial Teacher Education External Advisory Committee – Early Childhood Education
University of Otago	Initial Teacher Education External Advisory Committee – Primary Education
University of Otago	Initial Teacher Education External Advisory Committee – Secondary Education
University of Otago	Institutional Biological Safety Committee (IBSC)

Tō Tātou Ngāi Tahutanga – Culture and Identity

Name Of Organisation	Name of Committee
Ngāi Tahu Ancillary Claims Trust	Ngāi Tahu Ancillary Claims Trust
Canterbury Museum	Canterbury Museum Trust Board
Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust	Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Trust
Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum Trust	Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum Trust
Okains Bay Parks and Reserves	Okains Bay Parks and Reserves