Olivia Martin

Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa
BA Philosophy, Certificate of Whānau Ora

Get in touch with me

olivia@ihi.co.nz

Olivia holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Canterbury majoring in Philosophy and Indigenous Studies. She is currently studying toward her Masters degree in Philosophy.

Prior to studying Olivia was a therapeutic support worker at Stand for Children in Ōtautahi for 3 years, a job she loved. This role sparked an ongoing interest in kaupapa Māori support interventions for tamariki.

Olivia has been with Ihi Research since she completed her degree in 2021. During this time she has worked on a variety of research and evaluation projects including the evaluation of 298 Youth Health Centre, Te Ora Hou Truancy Innovation and Whānau Ora wave commissioning.

Olivia has an interest in rongoā Māori and holistic health and wellbeing.

Education & Qualifications

University of Canterbury

  • Bachelor of Arts Philosophy

Tipu ora

  • Certificate in Whānau Ora

Recent Research Reports & Publications

2022

Campbell, L., Martin, O., Luke, D., & Leonard C. (2022). Korowai Youth Wellbeing Trust (298) Evaluation: Promoting the Wellbeing of Rangatahi in Canterbury. Ihi Research.

Hynds, A., Bradnam, L., Martin, O., & Savage. C. (2022). Positioning for Truancy Innovation: Report for Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi. Ihi Research.

Hynds, A., Leonard, C., Sumner, J., Pamatangi, M., & Martin, O. (2022). Narratives from Youth. An evaluation of the Truancy Innovation for Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi. Ihi Research.

Leonard, C., Hynds, A. Martin, O. (2022). Early Outcomes Report for Te Whiri Ora: Weaving Wellbeing: Year 1 Report. Ihi Research

Maraki, J., Goldsmith, L., Moyle, P., Martin, O., Savage, C., Leonard, J., Hynds, A., & Standring, K.(2022). The Evaluation of Wave 14 and 15 initiatives for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu: Capability, coaching and mentoring. Ihi Research.

Maraki, J., Savage, C., Goldsmith, L., Crawford-Moyle, P., Shelling, M., Martin, O., Hynds, A., Guerin, A., & Dallas-Katoa, W. (2022). The Evaluation of Wave 13 whānau initiatives for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu. Ihi Research.

Savage, C., Goldsmith, L., Hynds, A., & Martin, O. (2022). Scoping for University of Canterbury. Evaluation of Student Support Services. Ihi Research.

Savage, C., Goldsmith, L., Crawford-Moyle, P., Shelling, M., Maraki, J., Martin, O., Hynds, A., & Guerin, A. (2022). The Evaluation of Wave 12 initiatives for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu: The development of social capital through commissioning. Ihi Research.

Savage, C., Martin, O., Hynds, A., Selwyn S., & Azeem, S. (2022). Evaluation of Te Kīwai Fund for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa. Ihi Research.

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