Senior Analyst Monitoring & Evaluation

Senior Analyst Monitoring & Evaluation

Lead kaupapa Māori evaluation and insights
Shape strategy through data and storytelling
6-month fixed-term contract based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

Join a kaupapa Māori organisation working support the revitalisation of te reo Māori. This is a senior opportunity within a small, values-led Research, Data and Insights team, suited to an experienced monitoring and evaluation practitioner who can work confidently across kaupapa Māori settings and deliver trusted evidence to support decision-making and organisational impact.

Ko te āhua o te tūranga | About the Role

Working alongside your team and the wider organisation you will:

Embed kaupapa Māori evaluation frameworks and principles
Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks and approaches
Build evaluation models for te reo Māori initiatives
Develop meaningful indicators and measures of success
Analyse data and assess programme performance and impact
Produce reports, evaluations, and strategic insights
Support kaimahi to strengthen evaluation capability
Partner with stakeholders across monitoring and research activities
Manage projects through planning, delivery, and risk management
Deliver culturally grounded insights and storytelling

Mōu | About You

The successful candidate will bring:

Te reo Māori fluency and strong English language skills
Experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, or insights
Understanding of tikanga Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Experience applying kaupapa Māori evaluation approaches
Strong data analysis, reporting, and insight capability
Experience working with whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Proven project management and risk management experience
Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
Collaborative and outcomes-focused approach

Me tono mai inaīanei | Apply Now!

Applications close midnight Sunday 11th October

To find out more, please get in touch with Orissa Plimmer on 027 285 1461 for a confidential kōrero.

To apply, you must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid visa with the right to work in Aotearoa. We’ll be reviewing candidates as they come through, so we encourage early applications.

We are the landing place where our people can come to rest upon, a safe space.

A place where excellence and culture are encouraged and ultimately recognised.

Kia tau ai te mauri tū, te mauri ora ki te katoa. Nau mai, tau mai! Vitality and well-being for all. Welcome, settle here!

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