Strategic advisor role for Māori engagement in Bay of Plenty growth partnership.
SmartGrowth, a sub-regional growth partnership in the western Bay of Plenty involving Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, tāngata whenua, Priority One, and central government, seeks proposals for Tū Pakari Pou Ārahi – Tangata Whenua Strategic Advisor services. The role provides strategic interface between SmartGrowth partners and tāngata whenua, supporting governance participation, strategic alignment, and integrated decision-making amid population growth, infrastructure challenges, and reform. Respondents must demonstrate strategic thinking and methodology. The contract duration is not specified, but the partnership is long-standing.