Kirsty Doyle

Kirsty Doyle is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic management and project facilitation, currently serving as Co-Founder and Facilitator at Ara ki te Taumata since June 2024 and as Strategic Manager Māori at The MacDiarmid Institute since May 2023. Previous roles include Capacity Development Advisor at Science for Technological Innovation, Project Manager for the Māori Stakeholders Group at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and Project Advisor at Te Arawhiti. Kirsty has also held key positions at the Society of Māori Astronomy Research and Traditions and Western Energy Services, among others. Educational accomplishments include a Bachelor's degree in Business (HRM) from Open Polytechnic of New Zealand and a Diploma in Management from the Australian Institute of Management.