Senior Research Fellow (Data Manager)

• Are you experienced with data management particularly with large datasets

• Have you got an understanding of Māori data governance and sovereignty principles

• Do you have a PhD in epidemiology biostatistics public health or another relevant field

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior Research Fellow (Data Manager) to join Te Tātai Hauora o Hine - National Centre for Womens Health Research Aotearoa on a 22-month fixed-term part-time contract.

The Senior Research Fellow (Data Manager) will support the delivery of an ongoing large high-impact platform of kaupapa Māori health research involving managing quantitative data in relation to specific research projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Be responsible for managing large data sets and data-linking with national data sets.
• Lead quantitative data management to establish and maintain best-practice processes.
• Perform relevant analysis using a variety of programmes including but not limited to Stata REDcap.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Māori data governance and sovereignty principles and other data-related initiatives to ensure culturally appropriate and responsible data handling.
• Contribute to and support the Centres vision mission and strategic goals.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated individual with the relevant skills who can take the initiative have excellent time management and can work independently but also collaborate as a team member.

Key requirements:

• A PhD in a relevant field (e.g. epidemiology biostatistics public health).
• Experience with data management and large datasets that require significant skill and independence.
• Understanding of Māori data governance and sovereignty principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and an understanding of importance of quantitative data integrity demonstrated by experience delivering high quality research.

Role Description: Click here to see further information including salary details.

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Close date for vacancy: 27 February 2026.

Contact details for vacancy:If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Director Professor Bev Lawton ().

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current relevant visa they will need to secure this independently.