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Te Puna Vai Mārama (TPVM) Cook Islands Centre for Research, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Director to lead its mission. Established as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in September 2022, TPVM focuses on advancing research to support evidence-based policymaking and initiatives for the Cook Islands Government and the wider Pacific. As Director, you will oversee all aspects of the Centre's research operations and ensure its smooth and efficient management. A key responsibility will be to grow and sustain the Centre's funding base, ensuring financial stability for the future. You will also lead efforts to secure funding for research across the Pacific region. Other responsibilities include supervising staff and mentoring research students, organising workshops, seminars, and conferences that engage the Cook Islands community, and publishing impactful reports and academic papers. We are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications and attributes:
- A PhD in Social Sciences, Environmental or Biological Sciences
- Commitment to public engagement and community involvement on policy and social issues.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- A solid publication record
- Fluency in Cook Islands Māori is highly desirable.
This is a three-year fixed-term position, renewable by mutual agreement.
To apply, please include the following in your application and send to fran.little@tepunavaimarama.org
- A cover letter and resume addressing the key selection criteria.
- Names and contact details of three referees, including your current or most recent direct supervisor.
Applications must be submitted by 18 December 2024. Please follow the link below for the position description. For further enquiries, please contact Frances Little via email at fran.little@tepunavaimara.org
Position Description - Director
Te Puna Vai Mārama Cook Islands Centre for Research are conducting a survey of Cook Islands residents on Digital and Financial Literacy. This project looks at the use, knowledge and experiences of the community with technology and money. We want to hear from you! Our survey is live, check it out here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C797SSX
Te Puna Vai Mārama Cook Islands Centre for Research and Te Ipukarea Society held the Deep Ocean Symposium on Thursday, 31st October, and it was a success! Thank you to all the speakers from across the globe and locally who gave amazing and insightful talks. Around 90 people attended the one-day event. Videos of the presentations are available on our Facebook page, check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083361849696
Photo: Left - Solomon Kaho'ohalahala, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Advisory Council, Hawaii; Right - Alanna Smith, Director of Te Ipukarea Society, Rarotonga
We offer our sincerest congratulations to former Te Puna Vai Mārama Research Fellow Jacqueline Evans, who was awarded an Honorary Doctoral degree from Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale in France for her tireless work fighting for the preservation of the oceans and the promotion of sustainable management of marine resources. Below is the video of Jacqui's doctoral ceremony - held on World Oceans Day, Saturday 8th June 2024.
