# Te Niwha jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at Te Niwha as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/te-niwha

Te Niwha was established in 2022 as Aotearoa New Zealand’s national infectious diseases research platform, to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response to infectious disease threats. It is co-hosted by PHF Science (formerly ESR) and the University of Otago, and funded by the New Zealand Government, through the Strategic Science Investment Fund through to February 2026. Te Niwha has funded a total of 95 research projects (including student projects). It integrates Te Ao Māori frameworks, upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and aligns with Pae Ora strategies to ensure equitable health outcomes. Its work spans biomedical, public health, and community-based research, with six key research priority areas: Te Ao Māori, Prevention, Surveillance, Diagnostics, Therapeutics, People Leadership. www.teniwha.com

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | New Zealand |
| Employees | 1 to 10 |
| Website | https://teniwha.com |

## Leadership

- Nigel French, Chief Science Advisor

## Common questions

### Is Te Niwha hiring right now?

Te Niwha has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on Te Niwha's careers site.

### Where is Te Niwha headquartered?

Te Niwha is headquartered in New Zealand.

### Who leads Te Niwha?

Nigel French, Chief Science Advisor, is at the top of Te Niwha's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at Te Niwha?

Pick a role on Te Niwha's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on Te Niwha's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.