Research Operations & Stakeholder Coordinator

The University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on health insurance

Five weeks’ annual leave

Free flu vaccinations and eye testing

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced administrator to support the Centre for Brain Research within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, with potential for extension dependent on external funding.

You will provide administrative and coordination support to the Centre Director and researchers, helping programmes run smoothly and on schedule. You will work with researchers, funders, and internal teams on governance, reporting,

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with strong organisation and communication.
• Ability to support researchers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver events and visitor support by coordinating workshops, conferences, meetings, travel arrangements, official visits, and public engagement activities.
• Coordinate research centre operations by providing proactive and organisational support to the Centre Director, including coordinating meetings, managing priorities, preparing correspondence, and following up on key actions and initiatives.

Job description

The University of Auckland is seeking an experienced administrator to support the Centre for Brain Research within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, with potential for extension dependent on external funding.

You will provide administrative and coordination support to the Centre Director and researchers, helping programmes run smoothly and on schedule. You will work with researchers, funders, and internal teams on governance, reporting,