Senior Research Operations Coordinator

University of Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 73,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Company superannuation

Five weeks annual leave

Career development programmes

Discounted car parking

Job summary

The University of Auckland is seeking a dynamic Senior Research Operations Coordinator to support Directors and the Research Operations Manager across outreach, communications, events and funding rounds. This role emphasizes coordinating multiple initiatives, ensuring clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement.

Part-time position (22.5 hours/week), fixed-term until 31 December 2029, with a competitive remuneration and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Experience navigating policies and procedures in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong project, people and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to Directors and Research Operations Manager.
• Coordinate outreach, communications, events, funding rounds and digital presence.
• Collaborate with academics, professional staff and external stakeholders to strengthen connections and impact.
• Support website content updates and social media communications.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Time management

MS Office

Website management

Verbal communication

Māori & Pacific engagement

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

• UoA Department Name: FMHS Research Support

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty with more than 10,000 students studying across six schools, led by world-leading researchers. We are committed to improving the health of our local, national and global communities through excellence in teaching, research, service and engagement.

Job Description

Taumata Teitei, the University’s Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan,focuses on four impact areas; sustainability; health and wellbeing; advancing just, cultured, and engaged communities; and ethical innovation and technology.

Research centres are a critical enabler of these strategic priorities and initiatives, bringing together stakeholders working towards common research goals. Following a review in 2022, the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences renewed its commitment to Six Faculty Research Centres. The Eisdell Moore Centre (EMC) for hearing and balance research is one of the six Faculty Research Centres. The EMC is dedicated to reducing the impact of hearing and balance disabilities in New Zealand and the Pacific Region. EMC also houses the WHO Collaborating Centre for Indigenous and Pacific Ear and Hearing Care, engaging and maintaining relationships with communities in Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.emcentre.ac.nz/

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Senior Research Operations Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support to the Directors and Research Operations Manager. This role is crucial in supporting key initiatives, including outreach, communications, events, funding rounds, and digital presence, helping to strengthen connections, visibility, and impact.

As the Senior Research Operations Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with a diverse team of academics, professional staff, external stakeholders, and the public. Your strong communication and relationship management skills will be essential. You will be ready to hit the ground running with excellent organisational abilities, capable of efficiently juggling multiple tasks. This is a part time (22.5 hours per week), fixed term role ending 31 December 2029.

Remuneration: $73,400 - $83,000 dependent on skills and experience.

• You will have experience navigating policies and procedures in a large, complex organisation, with an understanding of research management and the research funding environment.
• You will be skilled in project, people and time management, with the ability to balance multiple priorities effectively and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• You will have strong written and oral communication skills, with experience coordinating research-related events such as symposiums, workshops and seminars, developing communication materials and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• You will be confident working both independently and collaboratively, identifying opportunities and developing innovative ways to overcome challenges.
• It is preferable that you have experience with website management, including updating and creating content.
• You will be proficient in coordinating communication across various platforms, including social media, email, newsletters and membership lists.
• You will be capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, academia, government providers and community stakeholders.
• You will be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams for managing administrative tasks.
• Ideally you will have some experience engaging with Māori and Pacific communities

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and several other discounts on internal and external services.

Additional Information

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpu iMVPFAFF+, , people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz