Research Assistant fixed term

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Te Whiwhinga Mahi The opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting highquality research that makes a difference for children families and communities across Aotearoa

We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary this role you will support the planning coordination documentation and reporting of longitudinal data collection activities across the GUiNZ programme. You will work collaboratively across research biostatistics and field operations teams to ensure data is collected managed and reported to a high standard.

Key aspects of the role include:

Supporting project planning linked to research deliverables and data collection waves
Coordinating research activities tracking progress and ensuring timelines are met
Maintaining clear research documentation (e.g. SOPs technical documents)
Supporting analysis planning and contributing to scientific and policyrelevant outputs
Preparing highquality research and technical reports

This is a fulltime (37.5 hours per week) fixed term until September 2027.

The salary range for this role is $63600 - $79300 depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information please view the position description

Mō tō mātou rōpū About the team

GUiNZ sits within the School of Population Health part of the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. Our mission is to work collaboratively to generate knowledge that supports the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders. We are based at the Grafton Campus in a purposebuilt architecturally designed space that supports connection research excellence and crossdisciplinary collaboration.

Our research team

Our team is multidisciplinary and united by a shared commitment to improving outcomes for children young people and their whānau. Our work spans six key domainshealth and wellbeing; culture and identity; psychosocial and cognitive development; education; societal context neighbourhood and environment; and family and whānau. Together we contribute to the ongoing delivery and impact of Aotearoas largest longitudinal study.

Our impact

GUiNZ research has shaped national understanding and informed policy across areas such as paid parental leave immunisation poverty and material hardship family housing and mobility child safety bullying early childhood education and the mental health of parents. Our insights continue to influence decisions that affect families and communities across Aotearoa.

He kōrero mōu About you

You will bring the following:

Essential

A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. Public/Population Health Māori Health Pacific Health Asian Health Youth Health Epidemiology Psychology Education Justice Disability Social Sciences)
Strong written communication skills including scientific and report writing
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain highquality documentation
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Competency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to embrace change demonstrate flexibility and contribute positively to a multidisciplinary research environment

Preferred

Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance in research
Experience with literature searching reviewing and summarising findings
Experience with data entry or data management
Analytical skills using R SPSS STATA or similar tools
Experience working with stakeholders or collaborators

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 is frequently rated as one of the worlds most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

Flexible employment practices
Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
A competitive salary with five weeks annual leave

In addition we also offer career development programs discounted car parking a generous parental leave allowance childcare and 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 5 March 2026. Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role requirements.

For a confidential conversation about the position please contact Avinesh Pillai via Please note that applications cannot be accepted via email.

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Additional Information :

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori Pacific women LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF people with disabilities parenting support flexible work and other personal circumstances go to

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Employment Type :

Full-time

Te Whiwhinga Mahi The opportunityAre you passionate about supporting highquality research that makes a difference for children families and communities across AotearoaWe are seeking a Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary this role you will support the planning coordination documentatio...