Nominations for Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board

The Board’s governance role is to control and manage the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve and Kākā Point Historic Reserve, near Motueka, under the provisions of the Reserves Act 1977.

The Board is appointed by the Minister of Conservation under section 30 of the Reserves Act 1977. It has seven members, including an ex-officio position filled by the Department of Conservation’s Director Operations for the Northern South Island (or their delegate). 

The term of appointment for current Board members ends in March 2025 and nominations are now being sought for appointments to the Board to take effect from 5 March 2025.

Board member skills and attributes

To operate professionally and effectively the Board requires strong skills in business and financial management, marketing, tourism, iwi representation and conservation management. 

As well as governance experience, other key skills and attributes required for the Board include:

• strong strategic planning and visionary outlook
• commercial acumen with focus on finance, operations, marketing, audit and risk
• commitment to promoting good organisational culture, including wellbeing, health and safety
• understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and how it applies to managing a reserve
• legal and legislation – including statutory, commercial, and employment law
• ability to collaborate and work in partnership, particularly with iwi
• industry experience within tourism, hospitality and retail
• experience in managing recreational experiences and conservation, historic and cultural values
• strong enthusiasm to manage the reserves for the benefit of the public.

In the appointments process, consideration will be given to ensuring that the required skills are present across the Board as a whole. 

Term of appointment

The term of the appointment is for five years from 5 March 2025.

Time commitment

Typically, the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board meets monthly. There will also be time required for researching issues and working on projects, preparation time spent reading briefing material before meetings, and time for liaison and public consultation. The Chairperson can expect a considerably higher time commitment.

Fees and allowances

Board members are paid for attendance at meetings and other approved activities. Direct expenses incurred to attend meetings, such as travel costs, are reimbursed on an actual and reasonable basis.

How to make a nomination

Nominations are now closed.

What happens next

Nominations will be considered by DOC and reference checks may be carried out. DOC will then make recommendations on appointments to the Minister of Conservation.

Appointments are likely to be confirmed early in 2025.

Further information

• Board nomination information and governance expertise required (PDF, 191K)
• Board annual reports and other documents
• Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve and Kaka Point Historic Reserve Management Plan 2015 - sets out objectives, policies and operational management actions for the Reserves.

Contact

Jo Gould, Statutory Manager, Northern South Island

Email: jgould@doc.govt.nz