Research Programme Coordinator Fixed Term

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mō tō mātou rōpū About the team

The Research Services team at the Faculty 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 thrive.

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We currently have a vacancy for a Research Programme Coordinator to join our team in the Faculty of Medical Health Sciences. This role will support our researchers in the faculty with effective research project coordination navigation of research support services and operational pre and post-award support.

Alongside your team and Research Programme Manager you will:

Provide exemplary operational research support to allocated researchers throughout the research lifecycle navigating researchers to the appropriate functions
Assist the researcher to finalise and submit research proposals including collecting relevant information and approvals.
Assist with developing and monitoring the project budget including forecasting variations and expense approval.
Monitor projects within your portfolio and work with your researchers to ensure they are on track and able to meet their contracted obligations
Ensure compliance with appropriate University and Funder policies guidelines and protocols.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed-term position for 10 months.

The salary range for this role is $68101 - $79300 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information please refer to the position description

He kōrero mōu About you

Our ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification and have experience supporting academic or research staff. You will also have previous experience with project administration or coordination and navigating complex administrative systems.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake Important Skills

Experience preparing and managing budgets
Adept at working collaboratively across various functions and within your team whilst having the autonomy to manage your own portfolio
Experience working with financial systems as well as grant applications and process management
Be flexible and adaptable in a busy environment balancing multiple demands
Passionate about supporting important research that contributes to society

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou 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 pēhea te tuku tono How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 29 Janurary 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

If you have any questions please reach out to Maha Osman via for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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Mō tō mātou rōpū About the teamThe Research Services team at the Faculty 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 peo...