Kairuruku | Research Fellow in Kaupapa Māori Health Research
Kairuruku | Research Fellow in Kaupapa Māori Health Research
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Job Description
- Do you want to undertake a two-year full-time research opportunity
- Have you got a Masters degree in Public Health Māori Health Social Sciences or a related field
- Are you an early career Māori researcher who wants to develop their skills while contributing to impactful research
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kairuruku - Research Fellow in Kaupapa Māori Health Research to join Te Tātai Hauora o Hine - National Centre for Womens Health Research Aotearoa on a fixed-term full-time basis. The position is for 24 months with the possibility to extend.
The role of the Kairuruku - Research Fellow is to support the delivery of high-quality kaupapa Māori and equity-focused research. The Kairuruku - Research Fellow will contribute to the design implementation analysis and dissemination of a range of kaupapa (projects and platforms).
Key responsibilities:
- Assist with project management planning and coordination contributing to thetimely delivery of agreed milestones for multiple externally funded research projects.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports manuscripts policy briefs and presentation material.
- Support stakeholder engagement and knowledge translation including wānanga hui and dissemination events.
Ō pūmanawa - About you
You will be a highly motivated and organised individual who will enjoy busy and collaborative work and who will make positive contributions to the team of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine and Kaupapa Māori research. This position is well suited to an early career Māori researcher who wants to develop their skills while contributing to transformative whānau-centred health research.
Key requirements:
Essential
- Masters degree in Public Health Māori Health Social Sciences or a related field.
- 2-3 years minimum of research experience (including MA candidature).
- Demonstrated experience in qualitative or mixed methods research.
- Demonstrated experience in kaupapa Māori research.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Strong organisational communication and writing skills.
- Full drivers license and rural driving experience.
Desirable
- Experience working with Māori communities or health providers.
- Knowledge of NVivo or similar tools.
- Ability to kōrero in te reo Māori or willingness to learn.
Role Description:Click here to see further information including salary details.
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Close date for vacancy:05 October 2025.
Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Kendall Stevenson ().
How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter.
We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
