Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland (UoA) is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.
Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.
Job Description
The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi
The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) is a cross-faculty research centre. Our research deals with the application of mathematical and engineering sciences to biology and human physiology. We aim to improve understanding of physiological processes and the diagnosis and treatment of injury or disease. Due to a staff member relocating overseas, we have an exciting opportunity for a detail-orientated Research Programme Coordinator to join our team.
Key Accountabilities:
- You will be the first point of contact for support, providing a first class administrative and operational service to researchers covering the planning, implementation and delivery of research projects.
- You will assist researchers with the preparation and submission of funding proposals, including collecting relevant information and approvals, budget development, and ensuring compliance with client/funder and UoA guidelines and protocols.
- You will also assist the researcher with the management of the project budget, including financial re-forecasting, tracking and reporting.
- You will be central to ensuring compliance with appropriate governance guidelines and policies.
- You will liaise with other service divisions across the University to facilitate outcomes related to the different aspects of the research life cycle
If you have an interest in project management and have experience in project coordination and/or administration in a different field or industry we encourage you to apply, as this is a rare opportunity for the right candidate to try something new and step into the world of research support. You will receive the support, guidance and training needed to grow into the role if you have the right attitude and foundation skills.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
The salary range is $62,400 to $77,800/Band E and will be dependent on experience.
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position.
About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū
ABI is a world-leading research institute that aims to improve medical diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. We do this through the application of engineering sciences and technical innovation to medicine and human physiology.
The Institute has around 250 members, of which approximately 105 are graduate students enrolled in Doctoral or Master's research. All our students are members of at least one multi-disciplinary research team, which often include valuable collaborations with domestic and international clinicians, medical professionals, computer scientists and bioengineers.
Find out more about us in the video below and via the following links:
- Meet our staff
- About the Institute
About you | He kōrero mōu
Above all else, you will have a strong customer service ethos and a curiosity to learn both about this role and the research it supports. In addition, ideal candidates will have:
- The ability to think ahead, understand processes and be proactive to help others navigate process steps, pre-empting, problem solving and avoiding issues before they arise
- Financial acumen to understand budgeting, expenditure, forecasting, monitoring and reconciling
- An affinity with numbers, and aptness to apply excel skills.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships
- The ability and autonomy to manage your own workload
- A flexible and adaptable approach, able to balance and prioritise multiple demands
- A keen eye for detail and potential improvements that enable the team to work smarter
- Passionate about supporting world-leading research that contributes to the wellbeing and healthier outcomes of Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
- While a tertiary qualification and an understanding of the research life cycle are beneficial, they are not essential, and training can be offered to the right candidate.
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 Kiel Joe via k.joe@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation about this role. 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 7th February 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
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 www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
