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Paula White

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Manager / Principal, Aboriginal Programs Branch (Temp 11/12) at NSW Ombudsman
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Paula is a public sector leader with 24 years of experience as a policy researcher, social scientist, and evaluation specialist, focusing on social impact and sustainability. A graduate of Victoria University of Wellington, she recently relocated from New Zealand to Sydney in 2024 and is currently open to new opportunities.

Originally from Aotearoa New Zealand, Paula identifies as Pākehā and tangata Tiriti, reflecting her strong connection to her heritage. She is a passionate art enthusiast who is motivated by work that advances social justice, equity, and community wellbeing, now bringing her expertise to the Australian context.

She has a specialized focus on decolonizing mainstream measurement approaches to better serve First Nations peoples.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Manager / Principal, Aboriginal Programs Branch (Temp 11/12)
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Social Impact Measurement
Her entire career is dedicated to measuring social impact, sustainability, and organisational performance for systemic transformation, as seen in her headline and roles.
First Nations Evaluation
She recently worked in the Aboriginal Programs Branch of the NSW Ombudsman and actively posts about lifting the bar on evaluation with First Nations' peoples.
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Career

Work history

3-2025 - 10-2025
Manager / Principal, Aboriginal Programs Branch (Temp 11/12)
NSW Ombudsman
10-2023 - 8-2024
Evaluation Lead
Ministry of Education of New Zealand
8-2022 - 12-2022
Knowledge and Impact Manager
The Workshop
8-2021 - 4-2022
Research Manager, System Strategy and Initiatives
Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)
8-2020 - 6-2021
Principal Data Analyst / Measurement Lead - Digital Inclusion
Department of Internal Affairs (NZ)
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Education
1998 - 2004
Masters
Victoria University of Wellington
2006 - 2008
Postgraduate Diploma
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa
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