Based in Waihi, the Waihi Community Forum (WCF) is currently seeking to appoint 3 members to an Independent Review Panel (IRP).
This panel is mandated under the recent Correnso Underground Mine consent conditions to act as an ombudsman on matters relating to the WCF Property Purchase Scheme and to providemediation on contested property damage claims. The panel will, at times, be required to review and understand technical information, seeking clarification if required.
The Panel's functions are to:
(a) make recommendations for the purchase of properties by the Consent holder (currently Newmont Waihi Gold) using specified guidelines to enable the WCF to administer the Property Purchase fund; and (b) carry out the functions specified within the Consent in respect to property damage claims.
To demonstrate impartiality, potential candidates will: • not live, or own property, in Waihi; • not have any family or close friends in Waihi; • not own a business in, or have any economic ties to Waihi; • not be tied in any way to the real estate profession; and • not work for the Consent holder or the Hauraki District Council.
• be available to convene in Waihi at least 4-6 times per year, and be available for meetings as and when required; • have experience in at least one of the required skills detailed below; and • have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Potential candidates will be able to satisfactorily demonstrate one or more of the following skills sets: • experience in carrying out binding arbitration resolution, specifically relating to property damage claims in accordance with New Zealand laws; • an in-depth knowledge of structural engineering; • an in-depth knowledge of New Zealand law and particularly legal processes applicable to property claims; • an in-depth understanding of clinical psychology; and • experience in mediation and conflict resolution.
Remuneration
IRP members will be paid for their time at an amount to be negotiated.
To view the Consent and the Property Purchase Guidelines please go to www.waihicommunityforum.co.nz ('Property' page). For further information or to apply please email wcfinformation@gmail.com or write to: WCF Coordinator, PO Box 54, Katikati, 3166
