Waiaroha Visitor Host

Posted: 30/06/2026

Closing Date: 26/07/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Hastings

Job Category: Waiaroha

Tihei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Te Mana o te Wai – Te Mana o te Whenua

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Heretaunga are the mana whenua of the Heretaunga Aquifer. The Aquifer is the heart of Heretaunga and the three main rivers, Ngaruroro Mokotuararo ki Rangatira, Tukituki and Tūtaekurī are the main arteries that recharge the aquifer. The life force of the rivers are energised from the tears of the heavens from Te Ihorangi (son of Ranginui and Papatūānuku) and anointed by the snows of the Kaweka and Ruahine Ranges given to Kaukau (Guardian of flowing waters), giving energy to the plains of Heretaunga, and giving life and sustenance to the wellbeing of humanity with the Loving Waters.

Taitara Mahi - Waiaroha Visitor Host

Permanent Part-Time

Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre (Waiaroha) is Heretaunga Hastings District Council's water storage and learning centre facility, opened in central Karamu Hastings in October 2023. Developed in partnership with mana whenua, Waiaroha is a new way of delivering safe, secure and sustainable drinking water infrastructure and a back-up water supply for Karamu Hastings residents. The centre also champions and upholds the integrity of mana whenua knowledge (mātauranga-ā-iwi, mātauranga-ā-hapū), ensuring this knowledge is reflected throughout the visitor experience and learning programmes. We offer a wide variety of tours and learning programmes from early learning to secondary school level, with the ultimate goal of informing and inspiring public awareness of our use, care and understanding of wai (water).

To support our kaupapa, we are looking for a Waiaroha Visitor Host. In this varied role, you will ensure that visitors are welcomed warmly, share knowledge and expertise with visitors, facilitate classes, groups and tours of the facility, and also keep the day to day operations of the centre running smoothly.

Ōu wheako – about you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous customer service experience / experience in facilitating groups
• Knowledge of te reo Māori and tikanga Māori
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Competent in use of technology and software such as Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of local Mātauranga ā-iwi and Mātauranga ā-hapū

Hours of work will be Saturday and Monday 9.45am-4.15pm (some flexibility around these hours may be possible).

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

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