The Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust Board is a co-governed body consisting of six Māori trustees and five community trustees and is led by co-chairs, one of whom is also a Māori trustee and the other a community trustee.
The vision of Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust is to restore the mauri of the Kaimai Mamaku - to reverse the decline of forest health and improve the resilience of the Kaimai Mamaku ngahere and its catchments through the Kaimai Mamaku Restoration Project.
For details of our vision, mission and further information on the Trust including the last Annual Report please visit our website www.mkm.org.nz or email info@mkm.org.nz.
There are two Trustee positions available for a term of three or four years. The ideal candidate/s would reside and represent the Western Bay of Plenty and/or Rotorua communities and possess the following qualities:
A passion for the vision and mission of Manaaki Kaimai Mamaku Trust.
Appreciation for and commitment to co-governance.
Experience in governance roles in conservation management, sustainable business, or similar.
Connections with local and regional government, businesses and communities.
Work well in a diverse team.
Applications close on 2 November 2025.
Please email all applications and relevant documents to fleur.sweeney@mkm.org.nz