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Ngā Pī Ka Rere

Tranche 2 - Pou

The future of our science system, and our country, depends on those who come after us. That’s why BioHeritage invested in the next generation.

Ngā Pī Ka Rere early careers network was established in 2019 to ensure early career professionals had all the support they needed to flourish in their chosen careers. The group intentionally didn’t use the common term ‘early career researchers’ to recognize diverse career pathways within the science system. They wanted to enable those starting, or restarting, their careers to not feel restricted to traditional research pathways.

Other goals of the group included setting up a mentorship programme, building leadership capability within our ‘fledglings’, and offering financial support and networking opportunities that might not otherwise be available.

Co-leads Helen, Symon and Aisling embraced the values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and whakapapa: connecting early careers, advocating for them, and recognising the interconnected and intergenerational nature of our country’s science system.

Co-Leads

  • Aisling Rayne, Cawthron Institute
  • Symon Palmer, Ngāi Te Rangi; Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington
  • Helen Warburton, University of Canterbury

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Authors BioHeritage Support
Last Updated August 23, 2024, 14:19 (NZST)
Created August 19, 2024, 12:22 (NZST)
Publisher Biological Heritage National Science Challenge
Publication Year 2024