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Kaitohtohu Arotake Pārongo – Insights and Evaluation Advisor
We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Kaitohutohu Arotake Pārongo – Insights and Evaluation Advisor to join our team. You’ll be someone who can build strong relationships and translate community insights into meaningful action. This is a fixed term position of approximately 40 hours per week until 25 June 2028
Why join us?
- Contribute to a high performing team who love what they do and do it well.
- Awesome company culture – join a people-focused, whanau-friendly organisation where you are valued for your whole self, not just what you do 9-5.
- Build a network of relationships across the Rangitīkei/Ruapehu/Whanganui region.
About the role
The Kaitohutohu Arotake Pārongo – Insights and Evaluation Advisor supports the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of programmes, with a strong emphasis on measuring impact. This role works closely with all other members of the Sport Whanganui team to build capability and ensure best practice, while promoting a learning-oriented culture.
As the Kaitohutohu Arotake Pārongo – Insights and Evaluation Advisor, you will use your leadership, skills, and influence to:
- Provide strategic monitoring and evaluation support to management and delivery teams.
- Support teams to understand, interpret and apply learnings.
- Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives and recommendations.
- Prepare high-quality reports for funders, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure evaluation approaches are practical and sustainable.
About you
You are a confident communicator who can explain technical concepts simply. You’ll combine excellent planning and problem-solving skills with an empathetic and encouraging approach. Practical and solution focused, you are an excellent listener and are comfortable providing advice. Your skills and experience ideally include:
- A valid New Zealand driver’s license.
- A relevant tertiary qualification (degree-level) or equivalent experience in social sciences or a related field.
- Solid understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- Experience and confidence in facilitating workshops.
- A commitment to upholding the principles Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Previous experience in New Zealand sport, government or non-profit sectors highly valued.
For more information, please contact Jo Manuel on (06) 349 2300
To apply, please send your CV, cover letter and completed application form to Raydon Semmens raydon@sportwhanganui.co.nz by 12 October 2026.
