Research and Evaluation Specialist - Auckland
Permanent, full-time + Monday – Friday + Manukau
2 wellbeing days, new employer Kiwisaver contribution and more!
Be a part of Aotearoa’s national Pasifika wellbeing NGO in Wise Group
Assist Senior Project Coordinators and Senior Managers Le Va team members in the design, implementation and completion of research, monitoring and evaluation activities.
Le Va | Mō mātou
“Nau te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi”
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive!
Le Va is a national Pacific non-government and Te Tiriti based organisation. Our purpose is to support whānau and communitiespeople of the moana to unleash their full potential.
We support and encourage this by carefully designing and developing evidence-based resources, tools, information, knowledge and support services for the best possible health and well-being outcomes.
Le Va takes a holistic view of wellbeing, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental components. This is reflected in our portfolios of work spanning the mental health, addiction, public health, suicide prevention, disability, youth well-being and violence prevention sectors.
The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
An extra week of annual leave after 12 months of employment
Increased Employer Kiwisaver contribution
Paid Wellbeing Days (2 days per year)
HealthNow Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and your whānau
Perk & Perk Plus discount app
Holiday programme assistance
Be part of a supportive team where work-life balance is encouraged
About the role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
As a Research & Evaluation Specialist, you are a vital part of the Le Va team, reporting to the Research and Evaluation Manager, this exciting new role is an important part of our future. Contributing to research, monitoring and evaluation of Le Va’s primary prevention programmes, this role supports organisational learning. The Research and Evaluation Specialist will ensure Le Va is demonstrating what works for whom, and the value of Le Va’s work, as well as generating new evidence to make the needs and aspirations of Pacific communities more visible.
This is a permanent, full-time position, working Monday – Friday, Based in Harakeke House, Manukau.
You | Mōu
We’re looking for a member for our Le Va aiga who is a team player, appreciates our humour, and is driven by strong social justice values. You will bring rigour and critical thinking to research and evaluation, while keeping people, culture, and community at the heart of your work.
Essential:
Relevant tertiary qualification in research, evaluation, social sciences, health or a related field.
At least three to five years’ experience in research and/or evaluation, with demonstrated excellence in report writing.
Sound statistical knowledge with applied experience in quantitative analysis.
Demonstrated application of the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in research, evaluation and community engagement.
Strong values base supporting inclusive and culturally responsive ways of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
Experience in research and/or evaluation involving partnering with Pacific peoples and/or tangata whenua.
Preferred:
Experience using quantitative analysis software such as SPSS, R, SAS, or Stata.
Research and/or evaluation experience in community or social sectors, such as mental health and wellbeing or suicide prevention.
Current full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence
Knowledge of holistic health models and frameworks that recognise the interconnectedness of physical, social, cultural, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 7th October 2025. Please note, this advert may close early if a suitable candidate has been found.
Position Description: https://www.wisegroup.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Research-and-Evaluation-Specialist-2025.pdf
Contact: Brooke Hayward, Research & Evaluation Manager on Brooke.Hayward@leva.co.nz
For further information about Le Va, visit our website www.leva.co.nz
