Work with us!
Pou Whakaoho (Part-Time 15 hrs) - Te Ara Taiao
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Pou Whakaoho to provide strategic leadership and cultural guidance to support the Te Ara Taiao team.
Are you committed to kaitiakitanga and the empowerment of tamariki? Do you hold strong relationships with hapū across Taranaki, mātauranga Māori practitioners, and those working within the taiao/conservation sector?
Te Ara Taiao connects hapū, iwi, schools, and communities to foster youth leadership while strengthening the mauri and ecology of Taranaki’s whenua, awa, maunga, and moana. Through hands-on learning in Taranaki’s unique natural and cultural environments, the programme empowers rangatahi to contribute meaningfully to environmental and community wellbeing.
The Pou Whakaoho will work closely with the kaiwhatu (team lead) and kairuruku (education coordinators) to guide the next phase of programme development.
Key priorities for 2026 include:
Deepening and strengthening hapū relationships and ensuring their voices and aspirations shape the programme.
Supporting the integration of tikanga, te reo, and mātauranga Māori throughout Te Ara Taiao.
Developing and growing a network of mātauranga and science experts to support learning and programme delivery.
If this kaupapa aligns with your skills, experience, and passion, we would love to hear from you.
For a full job description, please contact Jane Bowden-Dobson (email below).
To apply, email a cover letter and resume to jane.bowden-dobson@sustainabletaranaki.org.nz
Closing date 31 December 2025.
Volunteer with us!
Volunteer at the Glenpark Ave Community Garden
Glenpark Ave Community Garden is looking for a new volunteer to join our small inner circle of key gardeners.
Help us run working bees (once a month, Sunday 2–4pm), water the vegetables over summer, and make decisions about the future of the garden.
Be part of a warm and creative group of garden enthusiasts.
Gardening knowledge welcomed but not necessarily required, just a generous spirit and time to participate.
Contact Erin at glenparkorchard@gmail.com or via the Community Garden Facebook page.
Zero Waste Events - Community Gardens - Cleanups - Education
Have you ever thought about volunteering?
We offers exciting volunteering opportunities for everyone!
We are involved in many events, education programs, and DIY and gardening projects throughout the region and we need YOUR support!
Become part of a fun community that is helping to make Taranaki more liveable!
If you are passionate about sustainability and the environment, and you would like to volunteer for a local non-profit organisation, please sign up through the link below!
Learn more about our Volunteers Programme here.
You can also see all our upcoming volunteering opportunities in our online calendar here (bottom of the page).
