Regenerative Environments Research Manager

AUT; Auckland; On-site; NZD 108,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Support to thrive in role

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) seeks an experienced Research Manager to develop partnerships, strengthen teams and turn research priorities into funded programmes. This is a full-time or part-time fixed term role based at AUT’s City Campus.

Reporting to the Network Director, you will work with the Leadership Group and AUT’s Research Office to connect researchers with government, industry, iwi, community and international partners and to develop initiatives and funding applications with

Qualifications

• PhD and substantial research management and leadership experience.
• Experience securing funding and managing externally funded research projects up to $5 million.
• Knowledge of research strategy, policy and funding in New Zealand and internationally, including Horizon Europe.
• Advanced research design and methods skills in ecology, social science, environmental science, sustainability or a related discipline.
• Experience developing research networks, mentoring interdisciplinary teams and supporting researchers’ professional development.
• The ability to communicate clearly, prioritise competing demands and build trusted relationships across disciplines and sectors.
• Understanding of Māori research principles, experience partnering with Māori-led research entities, and Te Aronui principles in practice.

Responsibilities

• Connect researchers across faculties and AUT’s research networks with government, industry, iwi, community and international partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration and shared impact.
• Develop research initiatives and funding applications, advising on emerging priorities and national and international opportunities.
• Support funding agreements and oversee budgets, reporting, ethics, intellectual property and contractual requirements.
• Build interdisciplinary capability through training and mentoring, including support for early-career researchers.
• Monitor research performance, maintain delivery momentum and represent RegEN in research and funding forums.

Skills

Energy and curiosity

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

PhD or equivalent research leadership

Job description

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) seeks an experienced Research Manager to develop partnerships, strengthen teams and turn research priorities into funded programmes. This is a full-time or part-time fixed term role based at AUT’s City Campus.

Reporting to the Network Director, you will work with the Leadership Group and AUT’s Research Office to connect researchers with government, industry, iwi, community and international partners and to develop initiatives and funding applications with