Research Administrator - Dunedin School of Medicine

HEALTH RESEARCH SOUTH
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TE KURA WHAIORA A TEPOTI

About our team/M te tma

Health Research South (HRS) is the entity responsible for the integrity of the health research conducted within the joint research environment of the Dunedin School of Medicine (DSM) and Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Southern.

Operating out of the DSMs Office of the Dean HRS promotes and approves the arrangements for undertaking research within this joint environment and also takes on the role of research office for Health NZ Southern.

The role/Te mahi

As a Research Administrator you will provide high level effective and efficient support to HRS including financial administration to enhance and safeguard the research performed in the DSM and Health NZ Southern.

Key tasks of the role include:
Managing the processes for distributing HRS funds and other funding rounds facilitated by HRS.
Accurate and timely entry of information into databases.
Administrative support to relevant Research Committees.
Compiling accurate and timely monthly reports to various groups including the HRS Board.
Monitoring and administration of Health NZ Southern research accounts and reporting to HRS Manager and Board.
Administrative support for the HRS Manager and Board.
Maintaining a system of quality improvement and good practice in the administrative functions of the office.
Managing archiving of completed research projects.
Providing support to workshops and events that celebrate Health NZ Southern and DSM research activity.
Working as an effective team member with others engaged in research administration within the University of Otago and Health NZ Southern.

Your skills and experience/K pkeka me k wheako

You will be a strong communicator with a systematic approach to tasks and attention to detail. You contribute positively as part of a team and can develop and maintain effective working relationships in a variety of situations with a variety of individuals.

Successful candidates will also have:
Experience in an administrative environment.
Computer literacy and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Excel.
Experience in financial administration (desirable).
A Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).
An interest in health research.
Confidence to navigate unfamiliar online systems.
A professional accountable service-oriented approach.
The ability to take responsibility for own work and to plan and work within set time frames.
The ability to accept and respond positively to change.
An understanding of or the ability to acquire an understanding of regulations and policies.

Further details/Proko

This is a permanent part-time (30 hours per week) position located in tepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this position is $63508 to $68185 top of the range is $73640 (pro rata).

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Confidential enquiries may be directed to Dr Mette Goodin via the email address below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 31 August 2025.

Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Note: As a part-time position the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.

Contact: Dr Mette Goodin

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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