Nikki King

Project Manager - Publications

Ko Te Ramaroa te maunga

Ko Tuwhāteroa te wairere

Ko Whirinaki te awa me te whenua

Ko Matai Aranui te marae

Ko Te Hikutu te hapū

Ko Ngāpuhi te iwi

Ko Matawhao te waka

Ko Kupe te tangata

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Nikki is a Project Manager in the Publications Team at Evaluation Associates | Te Huinga Kākākura Mātauranga. Her background in the tertiary, intermediate, primary, and early childhood sectors positions her to provide extensive support to tūmuaki and kaiako throughout Aotearoa. Having taught in both English and Reo Rua settings, Nikki brings a wealth of teaching and leadership experience to her mahi.

In addition to her education experience, Nikki has business management qualifications and experience, specialising in marketing and strategic planning. She particularly favours the indigenous Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope (PATH) model of strategic planning and has used this model to lead communities of preschools, primary schools, high schools, and community organisations to achieve shared goals.

As a former chairperson of a governance board and member of several boards of trustees and executive committees, Nikki’s education and business skillset is complemented by a wealth of governance knowledge and experience.

Nikki is passionate about:

  • ākonga Māori

  • inclusive education

  • strategic planning

  • marketing and promotion

  • vocational education pathways

  • Provisionally Certificated Teacher (PCT) induction and mentoring programmes

  • educational resources

  • charter schools.

Nikki lives in Auckland with her whānau and enjoys sport, travel and spending quality time with her tamariki.

Mā whero                       With red

Mā pango                       And black

Ka oti ai te mahi          The work will be complete