Research Operations Coordinator - 12 month fixed term - Part-time
Research Operations Coordinator - 12 month fixed term - Part-time
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Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a fixedterm parttime Research Operations Coordinator to join our team at Te Pnaha Matatini Aotearoas Centre of Research Excellence for complex systems. Te Pnaha Matatini is hosted by the Faculty of Science.
You will be responsible for supporting the operational facilitation of a Centre of Research Excellence including coordination and executive support to the Directors Research Operations Manager and researchers.
You will act as a conduit between the research centre and other people/organisations both within the University and externally and ensure centre processes and activities are managed as efficiently and consistently as possible.
This is a parttime 22.5 hours per week) 12 month fixedterm position.
The salary range for this role is between $62400 $77800 depending on skills and experience (prorated)
For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description
M t mtou rp About the team
Te Pnaha Matatini brings together different disciplines ways of thought methods and crucially people to define and then solve societys thorny interconnected problems. The expertise of our researchers spans the breadth of human knowledge from computational sciences to environmental economics and from linguistics to Indigenous philosophy to mathematical biology.
Te Pnaha Matatini is a New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence. The values of manaakitanga tika tapu and pono are central to the way that we do our mahi. Pono is an essential foundation concept which encompasses both truth and genuineness and which provides the deeper ethics from which tika doing the right thing operates. Tapu here refers to ethical behaviour that acknowledges the intrinsic value of each and every person and thing and behaving according to this principle. Manaakitanga describes not only the way that we care for others but also demands recognition of mana of status and the attendant obligation to return mana in relationships. That is reciprocity is key.
What we do
- We celebrate the distinct status of Mori as tangata whenua.
- We build creative kind diverse and excellent research teams within a tuakanateina (peer coaching) model of leadership that establishes collaboration and respectful interaction as the ethical basis for research.
- We have explicitly constructed an inclusive space within which research activities are devised and developed in the context of our shared values creativity manaaki and ethical engaged research.
- We aim to be inclusive and respectful of difference valuing the diverse peoples of our varied communities.
- We support access and inclusion through practices and processes that encourage balance flexible working and wellbeing.
- We are committed to safety supporting our people promoting inclusion and preventing bullying and discrimination.
As a New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence comprised of members from diverse backgrounds organisations and lived experiences we are committed to the open exchange of ideas freedom of thought and expression and respectful debate. These require a community and an environment that fosters inclusion dignity understanding and mutual respect and embraces diversity.
He krero mu About you
Our ideal candidate would have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience working in a research environment or relevant work experience in a tertiary research environment. You will need to have strong interpersonal communication and engagement skills with the ability to coordinate complex stakeholder relationships.
Nga Pkenga Motuhake Important Skills
- Be proactive with the ability to use initiative and selfmanage workloads
- Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail with strong written communication
- Proactively organise and coordinate events
- Have experience of working in a complex and diverse environment
- Enjoy working collaboratively and have the flexibility to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations
Ng huatanga kei a mtou What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealands leading university and maintains significant computational laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the worlds 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 a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Me phea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 14 March 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. We may close this advert early if we have a large number of applications.
Please reach out to Kathryn Morgan via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
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 Mori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to
The University is committed to providing a safe inclusive and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika the Equity Policy and visit
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
