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🥝 Pou Hononga Senior Advisor - GNS Science x 2 - NIWA

NIWA | Porirua, New Zealand | Posted April 12, 2026

Job Description

We’re seeking two Pou Hononga: Senior Advisors Māori Research to strengthen and support enduring, mutually beneficial partnerships with Māori across our science missions.

What You’ll Do

  • Partner with Māori (iwi, hapū, whānau, Māori organisations and entities) and internal leaders to support programmes that deliver outcomes for Māori across missions.

  • Influence research direction, enable high-quality delivery, and help ensure our work creates meaningful outcomes for Māori.

  • Coordinate and develop projects from enquiries, opportunities and ideas.

  • Provide Vision Mātauranga leadership and support funding proposals/tenders requiring Māori engagement.

  • Create accessible outputs and communications for Māori audiences.

  • Help manage risks relating to Māori data sovereignty, access/benefit sharing and IP, and strengthen organisational capability through best-practice tools, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
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