Senior Research Programme Coordinator

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Research Programme Coordinator to provide research support in an MBIE Endeavour Research Programme UOAX2212 “Shaping a circular market system for plastics in New Zealand” based at Te Herenga Mātai Pūkaha, the Faculty of Engineering. This role will focus on supporting the research team to manage the finances and deliverables of the contract and provide programme administration. You will also work closely with the Science Leader, Prof Johan Verbeek to provide research support for his other grants and proposals.  

This is a part-time role, 18.75 hours per week, fixed-term until December 2027. The salary range is $70,000 - $75,000 per annum, prorated depending on experience and qualifications. 

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Our faculty has a strong and innovative vision for the future, delivering learning and research excellence to enable our students to thrive and succeed and become graduates who make a positive impact on their community and world around them.

Te Herenga Mātai Pūkaha |The Faculty of Engineering is large and multi-faceted, and maintains a strong culture of excellence in research and student-centric learning. The faculty is also committed to Mātauranga Māori - the unique Māori way of viewing the world – encompassing traditional knowledge and culture – and actively seeking meaningful ways to reflect this in our teaching, research, and how we work together.

Find out more about our faculty via the links below:

• Welcome from the Dean Professor Gerard Rowe
• About the faculty
• Mātauranga Māori
• Meet our Staff

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate:

• Strong, demonstrable administration, coordination and organisation skills
• Experience developing funding proposals, ensuring compliance with client/funder guidelines.
• Experience in financial administration, preparing and managing budgets
• Adept at working collaboratively across various functions and within your team, whilst having the autonomy to manage your own workload
• Strong communication skills, able to adapt your communication style to get important messages across and communicate with people from various backgrounds and levels
• 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 Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• 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

Please reach out to Nicola Taylor - [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 21/05/2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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