Part-Time Research Ops Coordinator Impact & Collaboration

The University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Five weeks’ annual leave

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a part-time Research Operations Coordinator to support a dynamic, diverse team across the Centre of Research Excellence. You’ll organise events, manage governance activities and coordinate travel and expenditures to ensure smooth operations.

With 3-4 years in research management or equivalent, you’ll bring strong communication, coordination and financial administration skills to support the wider team and contribute to our mission in a culturally safe

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in the research management sector working with several stakeholders OR equivalent experience in a complex organisation with project coordination or financial administration
• Culturally responsive, ideally with experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and spoken and written English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Coordination and organisational skills imperative to success and ability to follow up with emotional intelligence
• Alignment with the Centre’s mission and health of people at the heart of work

Responsibilities

• Support the Pouwhakarite | Māori Strategy Support Adviser with the organisation of our Māori summer research programme.
• Liaise with stakeholders and coordinate events including outreach and education activities with Māori and Pacific communities across the country.
• Track and manage expenditure for events to keep them within budget
• Organisation of travel and accommodation for approved internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager and team, including governance, advisory group meetings, document production, and diary management
• Support with purchasing, receipting, set-up, and activation of suppliers in line with financial policy and Centre values

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Coordination

Organisational skills

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking a part-time Research Operations Coordinator to support a dynamic, diverse team across the Centre of Research Excellence. You’ll organise events, manage governance activities and coordinate travel and expenditures to ensure smooth operations.

With 3-4 years in research management or equivalent, you’ll bring strong communication, coordination and financial administration skills to support the wider team and contribute to our mission in a culturally safe