Kaupapa Māori researcher
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Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- Usually work in offices, marae, outdoors and at tertiary providers and may travel locally and internationally
- May work in all weather conditions
- Need to be methodical, communicate well and identify and solve problems
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Plan and lead wānanga and engagement processes
- Apply kaupapa Māori frameworks to data analysis
- Identify data and evidence to measure research impacts
- Maintain knowledge of Aotearoa history and current affairs
- Consult with cultural and research topic experts
- Prepare and communicate scientific and technical reports
- Advise on kaupapa Māori and other research frameworks
- Protect and promote kaupapa Māori research
- Review and evaluate research that affects Māori
- Manage protection of stored and shared knowledge
Outlook
Kaupapa Māori research is becoming increasingly important as Māori organisations, communities, government agencies and universities seek research that reflects Māori worldviews and supports Māori aspirations. Growing attention to Māori data sovereignty, environmental stewardship, health equity and te reo Māori strengthens this work. Funding and project opportunities can vary, but there is continued focus on research led with, by and for Māori.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong understanding of te ao Māori, tikanga and mātauranga Māori
- Commitment to research that supports Māori aspirations and wellbeing
- Ability to build respectful, long-term relationships with communities
- Research design, data collection and critical-analysis skills
- Clear communication in appropriate formats for different audiences
- Ethical judgement, including care for Māori data and knowledge
AUT programmes
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
Further study options
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