Ruamāhanga catchment advisory group applications
We want your help to shape how we work with the rivers across the Ruamāhanga catchment, to keep communities safe from flooding.
Greater Wellington is responsible for managing the flood risk from major rivers and streams in the Wairarapa. To manage this risk we strive to find ways to work with our rivers. Allowing rivers to undertake natural processes is balanced with ensuring appropriate levels of protection to communities.
Local voices play an important role in this, so to allow for this local advice on the management of flood and erosion risks the following Advisory Groups have been established:
- The Upper Ruamāhanga Advisory Group
- The Waiōhine Advisory Group
- The Lower Ruamāhanga Group
These Advisory Groups provide advice to Greater Wellington’s Environment & Climate Committee and to staff in Greater Wellington’s Environment Group on flood and erosion protection matters.
Your voice matters – join an Advisory Group and help keep your community safe from floods.
We are looking for members to join each Advisory Group for the current triennium (2026 – 2028).
You will be required to attend at least two, two-hour, in person meetings held in the Wairarapa each year, and a half or full day out in the field to see work in action. There may be additional meetings held depending on work programmes. Members will be able to claim a GW standard meeting fee and travel reimbursement for their attendance at these meetings.
Learn more at our open nights
We strongly encourage you to attend one of our open nights to meet staff, learn about what’s involved and ask questions to aid in the application process.
- Masterton: 5-7pm, Tues 17 Feb, Greater Wellington, 34 Chapel Street
- Martinborough: 5-7pm, Wed 18 Feb, Waihinga Centre (Town Hall), 8 Texas Street
Position description and further information
- Before applying, please read the full position description (PDF 228 KB)
- Read the full terms of reference for each Advisory Group
For questions or more information feel free to contact Amanda Death, Senior Catchment Advisor at ruamahanga@gw.govt.nz.
Applications open from 9-27 February 2026
An application form will be available to download from 9 February 2026.
Completed applications can be emailed to ruamahanga@gw.govt.nz or handed in to a GW office by 5pm 27 February 2026.
Get in touch
- Phone:
- 0800 496 734
- Email:
- info@gw.govt.nz