Ngā Pī Ka Rere – Early Careers Network

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

Other goals of the group include 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 are embracing 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.

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Co-leads Ngā kaiārahi ngātahi

Bioheritage Staff Aisling Rayne

Aisling Rayne

Aisling Rayne


Cawthron Institute
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Symon Palmer

Symon Palmer

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Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington
Helen Warburton

Helen Warburton

Helen Warburton


University of Canterbury

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