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Kaiārahi, Te Rangahau me te Arotake | Manager, Research & Evaluation
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Wellington Central, Wellington
Government (Government & Defence)
Full time
$153,574 and $1+1,+67 per annum
Posted 7h ago
Kaiārahi, Te Rangahau me te Arotake | Manager, Research & Evaluation
Te Puni Rautaki | Strategy Puni
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington
Te Puni Kōkiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development. We achieve strategic influence with a focus on providing high quality policy advice and holding other agencies to account for delivering public services to, for and with Māori. This includes our mandate to promote Māori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles. We have several key leadership opportunities available in our Data, Insights and Monitoring directorate.
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, Data Insights and Monitoring, the Manager, Research and Evaluation is critical to ensuring the strategic positioning and role that research and evaluation plays in building the evidence base for Te Puni Kōkiri to be effective system monitors.
The Manager, Research & Evaluation will use their expertise to:
Lead the creation and implementation of an evaluation programme that aligns to Government and Ministerial Priorities in key areas of influence for Te Puni Kōkiri
Lead a small but bespoke research programme of work that identifies opportunities that lead to economic growth or the adoption of whānau ora and whānau centre frameworks as trusted delivery models for the public sector.
Provide leadership and strategic advice to direct and deliver to the Research and Evaluation work programme of Te Puni Kōkiri
Be a trusted advisor to a wide range of stakeholders who can support the development of solutions based on your
Lead a team of highly skilled kaimahi and support them on best practice, implementation and opportunities as they present themselves.
Lead and model a strong collaborative work approach and culture.
The appointment range for the Manager role is between $153,574 and $1+1,+67 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working in Research and Evaluation environments. You will have experience leading and mentoring teams. You are motivated to help others succeed and are committed to creating open, collaborative environments where all kaimahi can share knowledge and contribute. You're a people person who can easily translate complex ideas into workable delivery programmes. Experience working in hybrid agile environments is a plus. This is also a unique opportunity to work with Māori data including appropriate methodology to in a research and/or evaluation context.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one, so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including:
Optical allowance
Hauora allowance
Te Reo Māori proficiency allowance
Provide enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, is committed to 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create our best future.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.
Tono mai | Apply Now!
We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai.
Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātū 2+ Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Tuesday 2+ October 2026 at 11.55pm
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Wellington Central, Wellington
Government (Government & Defence)
Full time
$153,574 and $1+1,+67 per annum
Posted 7h ago
Kaiārahi, Te Rangahau me te Arotake | Manager, Research & Evaluation
Te Puni Rautaki | Strategy Puni
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Te Tari Matua, Pōneke | National Office, Wellington
Te Puni Kōkiri is the government's principal policy advisor on Māori wellbeing and development. We achieve strategic influence with a focus on providing high quality policy advice and holding other agencies to account for delivering public services to, for and with Māori. This includes our mandate to promote Māori achievement in education, training, health and economic resource development along with performing our monitoring and mentoring roles. We have several key leadership opportunities available in our Data, Insights and Monitoring directorate.
Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, Data Insights and Monitoring, the Manager, Research and Evaluation is critical to ensuring the strategic positioning and role that research and evaluation plays in building the evidence base for Te Puni Kōkiri to be effective system monitors.
The Manager, Research & Evaluation will use their expertise to:
Lead the creation and implementation of an evaluation programme that aligns to Government and Ministerial Priorities in key areas of influence for Te Puni Kōkiri
Lead a small but bespoke research programme of work that identifies opportunities that lead to economic growth or the adoption of whānau ora and whānau centre frameworks as trusted delivery models for the public sector.
Provide leadership and strategic advice to direct and deliver to the Research and Evaluation work programme of Te Puni Kōkiri
Be a trusted advisor to a wide range of stakeholders who can support the development of solutions based on your
Lead a team of highly skilled kaimahi and support them on best practice, implementation and opportunities as they present themselves.
Lead and model a strong collaborative work approach and culture.
The appointment range for the Manager role is between $153,574 and $1+1,+67 per annum and the salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience.
Ko wai koe | About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working in Research and Evaluation environments. You will have experience leading and mentoring teams. You are motivated to help others succeed and are committed to creating open, collaborative environments where all kaimahi can share knowledge and contribute. You're a people person who can easily translate complex ideas into workable delivery programmes. Experience working in hybrid agile environments is a plus. This is also a unique opportunity to work with Māori data including appropriate methodology to in a research and/or evaluation context.
Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return
Te Puni Kōkiri is a diverse and rewarding working environment full of passionate people focussed on discovering solutions that will assist in serving our communities. We are guided by our values of excellence, valuing people and relationships, working collectively and being creative and innovative.
There is more to life than just work and we encourage our staff to maintain the right balance between work and personal pursuits. We recognise that a healthy workforce is a productive one, so we're committed to providing opportunities and incentives for our employees to look after themselves, including:
Optical allowance
Hauora allowance
Te Reo Māori proficiency allowance
Provide enhanced parental leave provisions and childcare allowances.
Te Puni Kōkiri | Ministry of Māori Development
Te Puni Kōkiri, the Ministry of Māori Development, is committed to 'Whānau Taurikura' - 'Thriving Whānau'. We consider that when whānau are thriving, so do their communities, hapū, iwi and all of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of achieving this vision and it is our people who contribute to supporting Māori collective success by creating and maintaining relationships with iwi, hapū and whānau Māori and government at both a local and national level. It is this that enables Māori participation and success as Māori, and it is our people who will create our best future.
We invite applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We believe that diversity fuels innovation and enriches our collective strength. Your unique perspectives, skills, and heritage contribute to our mission of advancing Māori aspirations and well-being.
Tono mai | Apply Now!
We are actively reviewing talent, and an appointment will be made once an ideal candidate is identified. We encourage you to make your application today or get in touch to discuss more about how this great opportunity will fit with your career goals.
Īmēratia vacancy@tpk.govt.nz me he pātai āu | Please email vacancy@tpk.govt.nz with any pātai.
Ka aukati ngā tono hei te Rātū 2+ Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026 ā te 11.55pm | Applications close on Tuesday 2+ October 2026 at 11.55pm
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Kai|rahi| Te Rangahau me te Arotake | Manager| Research Evaluation position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
