What's it really like?
We're a mix of full- and part-timers. We're super friendly and we love what we do. Our work culture is all about life-work balance, supporting each other to live up to our values (courage, trust, hei hāpai ō, creativity, and insight), and smashing gender inequality. We take great pride in our work and each other, and we care deeply about doing the right thing for the environment.
We have offices in Wharekākā/Martinborough and Taupō, and a some of the team work from home in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington, Te Papioea/Palmerston North, and Kirikiriroa/Hamilton. But really, we are all set up to work anywhere! No kidding - laptops, phones, and the cloud mean we can (and do) work in the office, from home, at a client's, or even in an Air B&B when we're on the road. If you are keen to join this amazing team, check out our Careers page for current opportunities. |
Debbie Donaldson / Principal Planner No day is ever the same at Kāhu Environmental! I love being challenged professionally with the great work that we do for our fantastic clients. We have the most supportive team that also happen to be experts at what they do. Kāhu is a fun, flexible workplace… exactly the type of place that you want to come to every day. |
Helen Marr / Director and Principal Planner Being part of the Kāhu whanau is really living my dream. I’m privileged to be part of creating a work place where people and ideas are valued, and we don’t have to sell our souls to make a dime. I love being able to work on exciting projects, with the best kind of nerds, and know I’ve got support and advice on tap whenever I need it. Helping our team tap into their super powers and watching them grow really brings me a good buzz. |
Rachel Griffiths / Ecologist There are so many reasons I love working here - the work itself, being close to home, the kaupapa and values we work by and with (integrity!), the true flexibility/family-friendliness, and of course the kickarse, super kind and clever people we work with. But I really love that I can freely sing a silly song at any time (there’s one for every occasion you know) and I’ll immediately be accompanied by at least two others. No hesitation. It’s the best. |
Siobhan Karaitiana / Kaupapa Taiao Specialist The whānau-centred work culture means I can balance my professional and home life without compromising on either. Here I have the ability to pursue mahi that I genuinely care about, that will benefit the future of my tamariki and that aligns with not only my values but that of the whole Kāhu Environmental team. |
Dave Milner / Kaupapa Taiao Specialist
Hei Hāpai ō WE VIEW OUR ROLE AS KAIMAHI (WORKERS) SUPPORTING IWI AND HAPŪ ASPIRATIONS. To be able to tautoko whānau, hapū, and iwi to make a difference for their Taiao is a key part of the Kāhu Environmental mahitahi. It is humbling to be part of a team of diverse "smarty pants” ready willing and able to achieve this. Ko tātou tenei! |
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