Part-Time Research Coordinator: Stakeholders & Impact

Auckland University of Technology (AUT); Auckland; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand’s newest university, centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works. The Toi o te Ora Wellbeing Research Network seeks a part-time professional to support research management, stakeholder engagement and knowledge translation.

You will coordinate projects, assist grant processes, manage budgets and disseminate findings to broad audiences. The fixed-term role reports to the Network Director, with responsibilities across AUT and Te

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in research support or administration within a university or research environment.
• Experience supporting large research projects, complex budgets, multi-partner funding contracts and grant processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in research dissemination, stakeholder engagement, knowledge translation, or digital/visual communication.
• Strong organisational capability, attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and research management systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in te reo Māori and confidence engaging within te ao Māori environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research projects, events and partnerships across Toi o te Ora.
• Support grant applications, post-award processes and budget oversight.
• Maintain network systems and resources for efficient operations.
• Translate complex research into accessible, audience-centred communication and dissemination resources.

Skills

Research support

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Budget management

Organizational skills

Te reo Māori

Knowledge translation

Digital communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand’s newest university, centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works. The Toi o te Ora Wellbeing Research Network seeks a part-time professional to support research management, stakeholder engagement and knowledge translation.

You will coordinate projects, assist grant processes, manage budgets and disseminate findings to broad audiences. The fixed-term role reports to the Network Director, with responsibilities across AUT and Te