Byrom Andrea E, Airey Andrea T, Buwalda James G, Clarkson Bruce D, McGlinchy Aaron T, O'Callaghan Maureen, Paine Glenice, Peltzer Duane A, Phillips Rob, Prime Kevin, Waipara Nick W, Mark-Shadbolt Melanie
Biological Heritage National Science Challenge, Lincoln, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kairangi and Independent Researcher, Te Pūnaha Matatini Centre of Research Excellence, University of Auckland, Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.
J R Soc N Z. 2024 Dec 18;55(6):2546-2563. doi: 10.1080/03036758.2024.2438138. eCollection 2025.
National Science Challenges (NSCs) were a decade-long science policy experiment for Aotearoa New Zealand. The leadership skills required to uphold the mission-led intent, build trust with stakeholders, support transdisciplinary research and invest in Māori knowledge have not previously been explored. We identify 15 elements of leadership common to NSCs, with a focus on New Zealand's Biological Heritage (BioHeritage). We draw parallels with global efforts to modernise contemporary science policy instruments to derive value from public investment in research, science and innovation and to value Indigenous knowledge as a critical contributor to addressing complex environmental crises. We conclude with 10 recommendations for the future of the Research, Science & Innovation (RS&I) sector in Aotearoa. Implementing the recommendations would ensure that leadership capability and capacity built by NSCs endures for the benefit of future generations of researchers, Indigenous knowledge holders, society and the environment.
国家科学挑战（NSCs）是新西兰进行的一项为期十年的科学政策试验。此前尚未探讨过维护以使命为导向的意图、与利益相关者建立信任、支持跨学科研究以及投资毛利知识所需的领导技能。我们确定了国家科学挑战共有的15项领导要素，重点关注新西兰的生物遗产（BioHeritage）。我们将其与全球使当代科学政策工具现代化的努力进行比较，以便从对研究、科学和创新的公共投资中获取价值，并重视本土知识作为应对复杂环境危机的关键贡献者。我们最后为新西兰研究、科学与创新（RS&I）部门的未来提出了10项建议。实施这些建议将确保国家科学挑战所培养的领导能力能够持续下去，造福子孙后代的研究人员、本土知识持有者、社会和环境。
