Kairuruku Hauora, Whānau Voice
Atahaia Consultancy Ltd
Position: Kairuruku Hauora, Whānau Voice
Location: Wellington
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 21 August 2026
Oranga Whenua, Oranga Wai, Oranga Whānau
The Āti Awa Toa Hauora Partnership Board (the Poari) is seeking a researcher who is committed to improving Māori health and wellbeing outcomes to come and join our team.
The Poari represents iwi and Māori communities across Te Upoko o te Ika rohe, extending from the Kāpiti Coast to Porirua, Pōneke and Te Awa Kairangi and includes mana whenua representation from Ngāti Toa Rangatira; Te Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai; and Te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o te Ika a Māui.
Working under the guidance of the Pou Rangahau - Reo Whānau, this newly created role joins a collaborative team focused on collecting the voices of whānau to inform the development and commissioning of health services that are relevant and effective for whānau Māori across our rohe.
We are looking for someone with excellent evaluation and data collection skills, with an understanding of mātauranga Māori-based research methodologies. You will have exceptional relationship-building skills as you work across a diverse range of stakeholders, including whānau Māori across our rohe.
You will have the opportunity to lead our Rongoā Māori project, providing insights and recommendations based on your research, as well as support a number of other interesting and exciting research projects the team are undertaking.
If you want to make an impact on the health and wellbeing for our communities through kaupapa Māori research and data-driven insights, come join us.
For a copy of the job description or to discuss the role further, please get in touch with Marama Steele, at Atahaia Consultancy on 021 505 509. To apply, email your CV and covering letter to Marama at marama.atahaia@gmail.com.
Please note: This is a full-time, fixed-term role for period of 20 months. However, we welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. For the right candidate we are open to discussing the possibility of the role being part-time or otherwise adjust to accommodate individual circumstances.
Applications close at 5.00pm, Friday 21 August 2026.
