Nick Stewart

Kaiārahi Te Mana Taiao (Team Lead) | Former Senior Environmental Policy Advisor | Driving Taiao & Iwi Outcomes through Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga

Otaki, Wellington, New Zealand

About

Ko Ranginui e tū iho nei Ko Papatūānuku e takoto nei Tehei Mauri Ora. Ko Mākeo te maunga teitei Te potai o Te Whakatōhea rohe Ko Waiaua te Awa He awa Waioranga Ko Mataatua te waka Ko Te Whakatōhea, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou ngā iwi Ko Ngāti Patumoana te hapu Ko Waiaua te marae Ko Ruamoko raua ko Mokomoko ōku tipuna Ko Nick Mokomoko Stewart toku ingoa Tangohia te taura i taku kakī kia waiata au i taku waiata Take this rope from around my throat so I may sing my song Recently completed an immersion Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga degree with Te Wānanga o Raukawa. Mokomoko works as the Senior Environmental Policy Advisor for Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira to empower Māori and work to protect ngā taiao katoa Mokomoko is a committed professional. Working between local and central government for iwi to bridge gaps of communication and knowledge transfer. Through relationship building, strategic direction, policy writing and implementation, Mokomoko provides advisory services for Te Mana Taiao o Te Rūnaga o Toa Rangatira. Mokomoko offers qualifications in Environmental Management and Science. A range of private sector, tour guiding, community and sales experience. Mokomoko has strong values, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with members from all levels and skill types. He is respected and trusted by staff and colleagues for his relationship management skills, determination, coordination and leadership.

Experience

  • Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Incorporated (1 yr 8 mos)
    • Kaiārahi Te Mana Taiao – Team Lead
      Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

      Leading a multidisciplinary team related to environmental protection and preservation, policy and sustainability; overseeing and managing the team’s work programme. Work closely with the Kaiwhakahaere Te Mana Taiao to support the strategic output of Te Mana Taiao Service. Utalising a deep understanding of environmental and resource management matters grounded in mātauranga Māori, inspired by Ngāti Toa values. Lead the delivery of Te Mana Taiao projects, guide resource management responses, coach kaimahi, foster strong stakeholder relationships, and advocate for the interest of Ngāti Toa in environmental kaupapa, contributing to the long-term wellbeing and prosperity of the iwi.

    • Senior Environmental Policy Advisor
      Dec 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Kaiarahī - Nature Guide at Kapiti Island Nature Tours
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Tour Experience Leader at Overseas Adventure Travel
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • Sales Administrator at Movinghub
    Jun 2019 - Feb 2020 · 9 mos

    - Selling a tailored moving services to organise utilities for customers moving home - Achieving individual and team sales targets and KPI’s set by senior management team Selected Achievements: Consistently awarded top monthly salesperson and being promoted to Senior Sales Administrator

  • Housing Officer at Notting Hill Housing Group
    Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs

    I have been brought on to work along side a dedicated team at Notting Hill Genesis to expand a new and exciting housing scheme which has just finished its pilot phase. Community Housing offers a new model targeting working families who do not have easy access to Social Housing nor have the means to afford to rent or buy or participate in shared ownership in the current market.