"Research Advisor, Māori Engagement"

Job Description:

Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makau Rau | Auckland University of Technology (AUT)

"Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi"

"With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive"

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a university of opportunity where all students with talent and potential have the chance to succeed. We are a socially driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions, and we offer a stimulating teaching and research environment with strong connections to government, business, and industry.

• Dynamic and Culturally Rich Organisation
• Collaborative and Impactful Role
• Great Team Environment
• Across AUT City

Te Kāhui Poipoi Rangahau | AUT Research Office supports research excellence and the growth and management of research income across the University.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have a vacancy for a Research Advisor, Māori Engagement. This role is critical in embedding Māori aspirations, interests, and Mātauranga Māori at the heart of AUT research. Supporting the Research Engagement Manager Māori, you will be helping AUT researchers to engage meaningfully with te Ao Māori to enable informed and impactful research. You will also be supporting the development of Māori research, including promoting kaupapa Māori research methodologies.

Ngā haepapa matua | Key Responsibilities

• Guiding researchers to engage with te ao Māori and embed Māori aspirations and worldviews within external research relationships and research funding proposals.
• Supporting Māori researchers to secure and manage external research funding
• Strengthening our relationships with Māori stakeholders, Iwi, organisations, end-users, and communities.
• Mentoring AUT Research Office staff to strengthen Māori responsiveness.

Ko wai koe | About you

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the research space who demonstrates a healthy level of self-confidence and patience. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Vision Mātauranga policy and the ability to connect with people wherever they are on their journey, showing empathy and respect for different perspectives and experiences.

You will bring:

• Knowledge of tikanga Māori (Māori custom), mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and Te Ao Māori (Māori world view),
• A strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the research sector or an equivalent role in education, government, local government, NGO etc.
• Existing networks within te ao Māori, whether with Iwi, Māori organisations, or relevant Government Ministries & Departments.
• A collaborative approach and alignment with our team values of whanaungatanga, tiakitanga, mahitahi, and tautoko.

Ngā Huanga | Benefits

• Professional development
• Generous leave allowances
• Flexible and hybrid working options

At AUT, we offer a genuine work-life balance with flexible working arrangements. Free gym membership. Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities. If you're ready to take on a role in a strategic mana-enhancing environment and contribute to a university making a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Reference: 93409

Closing date: 20th November 2025, 11:59 pm

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week

### Posted:

22/09/2025