Research Operations Manager - 6 month fixed term - part-time
Research Operations Manager - 6 month fixed term - part-time
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Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
We are seeking a fixed-term Research Operations Manager to lead the operations of a University-wide research Centre:
Ng Ara Whet Centre for Climate Biodiversity and Society a University Research Centre that leads and contributes to world-class research and training driving just and ethical action on climate change and the environment for thriving peoples and planetary wellbeing. The centre fosters transdisciplinary research and is hosted by the Faculty of Science Faculty of Engineering and Design Faculty of Business and Economics and Faculty of Arts and Education.
As Research Operations Manager you will work closely with the Directors and leads of this research initiatives to:
- Lead the overall strategic planning process of the Centre and implement the associated workplans.
- Manage the operations of the Centre including monitoring progress against milestones financial planning operational resourcing event coordination communications and risk management.
- Create develop and maintain links between the Centre and existing or potential stakeholders internal and external.
- Work closely with Kairahi to build and maintain connections with relevant iwi/hap with an emphasis on the inclusivity of indigenous knowledge skills and perspectives into the Centre.
- Develop and prepare business cases and Centre reports as required.
- Identify funding opportunities and support funding proposals as required.
This position is fixed term until 31 December 2025 with the possibility of extending the contract into 2026 pending funding. We will consider a secondment and can negotiate on the term and/or FTE.
This is a fixed term part-time (18.75 hours per week) opportunity
Salary range is between $ 96800 $ 113840 based on experience and qualifications (pro-rated)
For more detailed information please refer to the Position Description
The Research Operations Manager will be based in the Faculty of Science the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand but it will work across most faculties in the University to support the transdisciplinary nature of these research initiatives.
He krero mu About you
You will have a track record in strategic planning processes and implementing operational plans as well as assisting with monitoring project delivery and assisting with the writing of reports business cases and grant applications.
You will have strong communication and relationship management skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with academic staff other research management and university staff students senior management government industry and relevant communities.
You will be flexible have excellent time-management skills and the ability to prioritise work to manage competing priorities.
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 22nd June 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to Sonja Woodall for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
**We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found**
For further support on applying and how to write your cover letter or create a CV please see the staff intranet site detailing how to apply for internal roles.
Additional Information :
Equity
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
