NLTB DEPARTMENTS 1. Executive Services The executive service is headed by the General Manager and is responsible for implementing policies approved by the Board. Department comprises the General Manager, two Deputy General Manager positions, Board Secretary, an Executive Officer and an Internal Auditor. The Deputy General Manager Corporate is responsible for Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and General Administration Services and the Deputy General Manager Operations is responsible for all Estates operations including Legal matters and Research and Development. The Board Secretary is fully responsible for all Board matters while the Executive Officer amongst other things, is also responsible for public relations. Kalivati Bakani (General Manager) Email: kbakani@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 500 Mobile: (679) 9995 880 Fax: 3312 014 Semi Tabakanalagi (Deputy General Manager Operations) Email: stabakanalagi@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 501 Mobile: (679) 9995 881 Fax: 3312 078 Joveci Tuinamuana (Deputy General Manager Corporate) Email: jtuinamuana@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 505 Mobile: (679) 9995 882 Fax: 3312 078 Ratu Netava Bakaniceva (Board Secretary) Email: nbakaniceva@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 507 Mobile: (679) 9995 883 Fax: 3312 014 Mojito Mua (Strategic Change Manager) Email: mmua@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 520 Mobile: (679) 9995 886 Fax: 3312 207 Nimilote Naivalumaira (Executive Officer) Email: nnaivalumaira@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 505 Fax: 3312 014 2. Regional There are four (4) Regional offices around Fiji with two (2) offices serving the Western Division, one for the Northern Division and one for the Central and Eastern Divisions. The North/Western region headed by the Manager North/Western is located in the Rogorogoivuda House in Lautoka and responsible for the area from Vuda Peninsular, the Lautoka City, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki towns and all surrounding areas, including the proposed Studio City area right down to the Ra/Tailevu provincial boundaries. The South/Western region is headed by the Manager South/Western and will be opening its new office in 2003 from the Colonial Plaza, Namaka, Nadi. His area of operations is from Sabeto in Nadi down through the whole of the Nadroga and Navosa Province and also covers the Yasawa Group, the Mamanucas, Vaturu Dam in the Nadi Highlands as well as the Coral Coasts. The Central and Eastern Division is headed by the Manager Central/Eastern and has its office on the first floor of the NLTB building in Suva while the Northern Division is headed by the Manager Northern and has its office in the Macuata House in Labasa. The basic function of these Regional offices is to manage and administer native land within its area in relation to leasing and estate management services provided below. The manager is responsible for the efficient running of the regional office and is responsible for approving or otherwise all leases on native land within his area of operations. The basic function of these offices is to manage land within a certain geographical area allocated to it. The regional director is responsible for the efficient running of the regional office. In particular, the director is responsible for approving or otherwise all leases on native land within the director’s area of operation. Services Provided A. Provide and administer leases B. Liaise with both potential internal and external investors on proposed development on native lands C. Consult regularly with landowners and provide gratuitous advice to all tenants D. Administers and manage the continuos reduction of the arrears portfolio E. Provide professional customer services to our stakeholders and other Board clientele Solomoni Nata(Manager North/Western) Email: snata@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 6658 150 Mobile: (679) 9995 891 Fax: 6651 254 Joreti Dakuwaqa (Manager South/Western) Email: jdakuwaqa@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 6734 201 Mobile: (679) 9995 890 Fax: 6723 229 Meli Vuadreu Benuci (Manager Central/Eastern) Email: mbenuci@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 610 Mobile: (679) 9995 889 Fax: 3312 117 Eparama Ravaga (Manager Northern) Email: eravaga@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 8819 200 Mobile: (679) 9995 892 Fax: 8819 291 3. Reserves The Reserves Commissioner heads the reserves department and is responsible for the reservation of native land in accordance with the requirements of the Native Land Trust Act. It also allots reverted State Schedule A and B lands and State Freehold land to indigenous landowners in need of more land. Services Provided A. Set aside State land as native reserves B. De-reserve native land C. Investigate and hear claims for reservation of land by indigenous landowners Ilaitia Kurucake Caginavanua (Reserves Commissioner) Email: icaginavanua@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 540 Mobile: (679) 9995 884 Fax: 3312 017 4. Research and Development The Manager Research & Development heads this department which is responsible for ensuring that native land is used such that its economical potential is fully maximised. Services Provided A. Land subdivision scheme plan B. Cadastral Survey C. Monitor policy guidelines D. Manage professional image of the Board E. Inform stakeholders of policy direction F. Market NLTB products G. Provide thematic, location and normal plans Sevanaia Tabua(Manager Research & Development) Email: stabua@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 516 Mobile: (679) 9995 888 Fax: 3314 950 5. Human Resources As head of this department, the Manager Human Resources is responsible for the development of appropriate personnel and training policies and ensures its full compliance. Services Provided A. Improve skill of staff through training B. Facilitate landowner training and awareness C. Initiate training programmes for younger landowners through work attachments Emosi Toga (Manager Human Resources) Email: etoga@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 570 Mobile: (679) 9995 883 Fax: 3301 666 6. Information Technology The Information Technology Services for the NLTB has been outsourced to Pacific Connex and all IT related issues are addressed through the change management process under the General Manager. 7. Legal This department under the Manager Legal is responsible for all legal and conveyancing matters of the Board. Services Provided A. Provide legal advice to landowners B. Provide conveyance services C. Provide legal guidance to the Board and Management D. Represent the Board in all legal matters Tevita Bukarau (Manager Legal) Email: tbukarau@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 506 Mobile: (679) 9995 885 Fax: 3312 078 8. Finance Trust and Administration The department is responsible for the running of the Board’s internal operation. The department is also responsible for assisting the regional offices in collecting rent and royalties from leases and licences and the distribution of money to the indigenous landowners. Services Provided A. Administer landowner funds B. Purchases C. Administer office space D. Maintenance of vehicles E. Administer operational funds Kolinio Boila(Acting Manager Finance) Email: kboila@nltb.com.fj Phone: (679) 3229 642 Fax: 3312 117