Senior Advisor – Performance, Insights & Evaluation

• Help shape evidence-informed decision-making across a leading iwi organisation.
• Transform data into meaningful insights that drive positive outcomes.
• Full-time, Porirua.

About the organisation

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira is the mandated iwi organisation representing Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Guided by the vision of a strong, vibrant and influential iwi, the Rūnanga delivers strategic, cultural, environmental, social and economic initiatives that support the aspirations of whānau and create lasting positive outcomes for current and future generations. Grounded in tikanga and committed to continuous improvement, the Rūnanga is strengthening its organisational capability through evidence-informed decision-making, evaluation and organisational learning.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Data & Insights Lead, the Senior Advisor – Performance, Insights & Evaluation plays a pivotal role in helping the Rūnanga understand, measure and communicate its impact.

Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will translate complex data into meaningful insights, reports, dashboards and compelling narratives that support strategic planning, organisational performance and continuous improvement. Acting as the bridge between technical data specialists and end users, you'll help ensure information is accessible, relevant and drives better decision-making across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining analytical thinking with storytelling, stakeholder engagement and a passion for improving outcomes for whānau and communities.

Key areas of focus

• Develop engaging dashboards, reports and data visualisations.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
• Support organisational performance reporting and evaluation.
• Build trusted relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Improve reporting frameworks, accessibility and evidence-informed decision-making.
• Champion continuous improvement in how information is communicated and used.

About you

You enjoy turning information into meaningful stories and partnering with people to improve organisational performance and outcomes.

You will likely have:

• Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information into plain language.
• Experience communicating insights to operational, leadership and governance audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting performance reporting, evaluation or organisational improvement initiatives.
• An understanding of, or commitment to, Te Ao Māori and culturally grounded approaches to data and evaluation.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to contribute to the future of Ngāti Toa Rangatira by helping shape how evidence is used to inform decisions, measure impact and improve outcomes for whānau. You'll join a collaborative team where your work will directly influence organisational performance while supporting meaningful kaupapa that make a lasting difference across the iwi and wider community.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter via the apply button.

To view the Position Description, visit us at https://taumata.co.nz/opportunities/.

Applications close: 5.00pm,

23 July 2026

Don't delay – applications will be reviewed as received!

For further enquiries, contact Naomi Widener on 021 069 1457 or ***email_hidden*** , or John Bell on 021 599 586 .