What would you do as a Kaupapa Māori researcher?
Kaupapa Māori researchers
- 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
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
How can you become a Kaupapa Māori researcher?
You need a qualification and experience to become a kaupapa Māori researcher.
You need
- experience in engaging and working with iwi and Māori groups
- an understanding of te reo Māori
- a bachelor’s degree in cultural studies (Māori or Indigenous Studies) or similar area
- experience in Māori research methods and data analysis
- experience in te ao Māori and tikanga Māori
You may need
- a portfolio of work
- experience in the area of specialisation
- to be fluent in te reo Māori and English
- a master’s degree or PhD in the area of specialisation
- experience in statistics, data science, data analytics or a similar area
- knowledge of regional and iwi approaches to research
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
