National Manager - Māori Partnerships - GNS Science - NIWA

Science New Zealand · Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Location

Hamilton

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

April 02, 2026

Job Description

As National Manager – Māori Partnerships you will provide strategic leadership to position Earth Sciences NZ as a trusted and enduring science partner of choice for Māori.
What You’ll Do
Provide strategic leadership to embed Te Tiriti o Waitangi-informed partnership practice across Earth Sciences NZ.

Oversee and implement the iwi/Māori Partnerships Framework, including relationship management practices.

Co-lead engagement with strategic iwi/Māori partners and align science missions with Māori priorities.

Develop and manage partnership agreements, lead a team of Pou Ārahi, and provide organisation-wide cultural leadership.

Identify opportunities (including bids/funding) and manage risks, including iwi/Māori data sovereignty expectations.
What you’ll bring
Proven people leadership skills with the ability to build high-performing teams and deliver strong service to partners.

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