Toi o te Ora - Network Research Coordinator

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

Job summary

Auckland University of Technology is seeking a fixed-term, part-time professional to provide operational, research support, stakeholder engagement, communications and knowledge management for the Toi o te Ora Wellbeing Research Network. The role coordinates projects, events and partnerships and supports grant activities across AUT and partners.

You will contribute to audience-centred communication and dissemination, aligning with Te Tiriti and te ao Māori principles, and report to the Network

Qualifications

• 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; support grant applications, post-award processes and budget oversight; maintain network systems and resources; and assist in translating complex research into accessible, audience-centred communication and dissemination resources.
• The role supports interdisciplinary collaboration across AUT and contributes to Te Aronui through culturally responsive engagement and communication.

Skills

Research support

Grant processes

Communication

MS Office & SharePoint

Te reo Māori

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SharePoint

Research management systems

MS Office

Job description

• Auckland University of Technology
• Oct 28, 2026

About Auckland University of Technology

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is a young university with a strong focus on research-led teaching and an innovative, student-centric academic environment. Our mission is to produce great graduates who enter the workforce able to...

• Support collaborative research, funding, stakeholder engagement and research operations
• Contribute to research communication, knowledge translation and audience-centred disseminationactivities
• 0.8FTE, part time, f ixed-term role based at AUT City Campus

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Toi o te Ora - AUT Wellbeing Research Network is a pan-university research network advancing interdisciplinary research, collaboration and innovation to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life for individuals, whānau, communities and populations in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. The Network connects researchers, students, community partners, health providers, industry, iwi, government agencies and policymakers, and supports impactful partnerships, external funding, knowledge translation and equitable wellbeing outcomes.

This fixed-term role reports to the Network Director and provides operational, research management, stakeholder engagement, communications and knowledge management support across Toi o te Ora. You will coordinate research projects, events and partnerships; support grant applications, post-award processes and budget oversight; maintain network systems and resources; and assist in translating complex research into accessible, audience-centred communication and dissemination resources. The role supports interdisciplinary collaboration across AUT and contributes to Te Aronui through culturally responsive engagement and communication.

As a professional staff member at AUT, you’ll help our university thrive by improving services, supporting students and staff and driving practical improvements across our campuses. We’re looking for people with energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas who bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi , Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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.

• Start Date: To be confirmed
• Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $76,000 - $102,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi:96864

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