Kaitūhono Māori Partnerships Specialist
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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KAITŪHONO - Māori Partnerships Specialist
- Permanent Full-time
- Location: Flexible either Ruakura (Hamilton) or Tuhiraki (Lincoln)
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Mō te Pakihi About the Company
Were building something new. On 1 July 2025 AgResearch Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research Plant & Food Research and Scion came together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. Now we are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.
Together our world-class science can drive innovation and commercial outcomes in the bioeconomy using research and technology to support enduring economic growth and resilience a healthy environment and positive social outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand.
This position sits under the current AgResearch group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute.
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Kōrero mōte tūrangaAbout the role
Were looking for a passionate and collaborative Kaitūhono (Māori Partnerships Specialist) to help us embed Te Ao Māori into everything we do through Te Ara Tika AgResearchs Māori Research and Partnerships framework.
This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the bridge between science and Te Ao Māori. Youll be working with Māori organisations whānau hapū and iwi to co-develop and deliver research that supports their aspirations and creates meaningful impact.
Guided by our Māori Research & Partnerships Leader youll collaborate closely with Kairangahau researchers and partners to grow Māori-led Māori-centred and Kaupapa Māori research. Youll also play a key role in helping science teams integrate Te Ao Māori thinking into their work and engagement.
This role can be based in either the North or South Island with a preference for Ruakura (Hamilton) or Tuhiraki (Lincoln)
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Ngā kawenga What youll be doing
- Building and maintaining trusted relationships with Māori partners whānau hapū and iwi.
- Collaborating with AgResearch scientists and partners to co-develop research proposals and deliver projects that support Māori aspirations and contribute to Aotearoas bioeconomy.
- Identifying new opportunities for collaboration between Māori organisations and AgResearch research teams
- Work with partners researchers and other kaitūhono to help develop the Bioeconomy Science Institutes revenue pipeline.
- Helping science teams understand and apply Te Ao Māori perspectives in their research and engagement.
- Connecting Māori organisations with AgResearchs research capabilities and networks
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Ōpūmanawa About you
Youll bring strong experience in building relationships and connecting people with a genuine commitment to advancing Māori outcomes through research and innovation.
You will have:
- Proven experience in relationship management and building effective networks internally and externally.
- Knowledge of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori enabling you to engage meaningfully and present confidently to Māori audiences.
- Experience working in the primary sector or within a science or research-based environment.
- Understanding of Māori agribusiness whenua Māori and the opportunities and challenges facing rural communities.
- Familiarity with Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations as they relate to natural resources and research partnerships.
- A good grasp of New Zealands primary sector innovation landscape and how research can support Māori and industry development.
Bring your knowledge of Te Ao Māori your passion for Māori agribusiness and whenua Māori and your ability to connect people and ideas and help shape the future of science for Aotearoa.
To view the full position description for this role please click here or visit our careers page
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Tono MaiApply Now!
If this sounds like you wed love to hear from you.
For an informal kōrero please contact Sue Zydenbos (Māori Research and Partnerships Leader) at or reach out to Pania Wharewera at for more information.
Apply today with your CV and cover letter outlining why this role inspires you and how your skills and experience align.
Applications close:5pm Monday 10 November 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Our purpose is very simple - to enhance the value, productivity and profitability of Aotearoa New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food and agri-technology sectors.
