About the role

The role involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to support research and evaluation activities. You will also produce reports and visual insights while collaborating with stakeholders to share findings and support project outcomes.

What they look for

Research Data analysis Evaluation Reporting System analysis Qualitative data analysis Quantitative data analysis Data visualization Stakeholder management Project support AI-enabled solutions Communication Critical thinking Collaboration Kaupapa Māori approaches

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have experience in research, evaluation, or project support and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. A strong interest in kaupapa Māori approaches and a willingness to learn new systems and tools are essential.

Full description

Part-Time | Fixed-Term Location: Negotiable depending on the successful candidate

We're looking for a curious, organised, and analytical person to join our Te Rau Rangahau | Insights & Knowledge team in a fixed-term, part-time capacity. This opportunity has arisen to provide additional support and capacity within the team and will play an important role in helping us deliver high-quality research, evaluation, reporting, and insights across our kaupapa.

If you enjoy working with information, spotting patterns and trends, and translating data into meaningful stories that support better outcomes for Māori, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside the Te Rau Rangahau team, you'll contribute to a variety of research, evaluation, and improvement activities, including:

Collecting, analysing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data

Supporting programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities

Producing reports, summaries, visual insights, presentations, and other resources that make information accessible and useful

Supporting kaupapa Māori research and evaluation approaches.

Using technology and digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to strengthen data collection, analysis, and reporting processes

Working with internal and external stakeholders to support projects and share findings.

You could be a great fit if you:

You might be the right fit if you:

Enjoy working with information, research, data, and evidence.

Can take complex information and communicate it in a clear, practical way.

Have experience in research, evaluation, reporting, project support, or a similar field.

Are confident building positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Have an interest in kaupapa Māori approaches and improving outcomes for Māori communities.

Are comfortable learning new systems, tools, and ways of working.

Bring curiosity, initiative, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to your work

Why join Te Rau Ora?

At Te Rau Ora, our vision is a future where whānau are thriving, self-determined, and well. We are committed to advancing Māori health and wellbeing and creating meaningful change for our communities. Our work is grounded in kaupapa Māori values, collaboration, innovation, and collective success.

The opportunity

This role would suit someone who enjoys the balance of research, data, systems thinking, and storytelling. If you're motivated by purpose, enjoy learning new things, and want your work to contribute to better outcomes for Māori, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close: 19 August 2026

For further information, please contact Dr Alex Barnes, hiring manager.

We encourage expressions of interest from those who:

Have transferable skills and experience relevant to the role.

Are interested in developing their research, evaluation, and analytical capability.

Bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths that will contribute to the success of the team.

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