Senior Research Programme Coordinator 10 month fixed term
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
Our Senior Research Programme Coordinators are responsible for supporting academics through the research lifecycle from initial costing and submission of high-quality research proposals to the ongoing management of active projects and project closures.
You will be supporting research that really makes a difference to future health outcomes.
This is a full-time 375 hours per week fixed-term (10 months) position. The salary range for this role is between $72000 - $88900 based on skills and experience.
For more detailed information please refer to the position description.
He kōrero mōu About you
This is an opportunity for a highly organised flexible and meticulous individual who has research management and financial experience gained in a research-intensive setting. Your ability to build relationships and maintain a high level of customer service while proactively finding solutions to a range of complex issues will underpin your success in this position.
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake Important Skills
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex policies to non-specialists.
- Experience developing funding proposals ensuring compliance with client/funder guidelines.
- Comprehensive experience in managing complex projects
- Proactively manage a portfolio of research contracts providing both financial and non-financial post-award support and ensuring that researchers meet their contracted obligations.
- Adept at working collaboratively though with the ability and autonomy to effectively prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines.
- Be flexible and adaptable in a busy environment balancing multiple demands to a high level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
Mō tō mātou rōpū About the team
The Research Services team at the Faulty of Medical and Health Science facilitate our research teams to carry out ground-breaking research that changes health outcomes for our communities. Were proud of our flat structure that facilitates collaboration and allows people to flourish.
The role reports to a Research Programme Manager and works alongside a supportive team of other Research Programme Coordinators.
The complexities within this position and portfolio will allow you to stretch and develop skillsets that prime you to advance your career while supporting research that really makes a difference to future health outcomes.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply
Applications must be submitted online by the closing of 11 November 2025to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
Please reach out to the Hiring Manager Maha Osman via 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
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
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