Ariana (Te Whakatōhea, Tainui) currently works for the Centre for Indigenous Psychologies, as a senior tutor, based on the Manawatū campus. She has held various roles over the years including Kaiwhakaako for the School of Psychology, tutoring and marking support for 175.103, 175.210, 175.314 and 175.729. Ariana has also worked with senior members of the Centre on various research projects, as a research assistant. This rangahau has centred around Māori health and wellbeing, kaumātua and te taiao (the natural environment).

She teaches into undergraduate courses in Indigenous psychologies, namely 175.103 Introduction to Indigenous Psychologies and 175.314 Advanced Indigenous Psychologies.