NeSI - New Zealand eScience Infrastructure - is New Zealand's high-performance computing and data research infrastructure. We grow the computing and analytics capability of researchers, including through partnering with research sector teams and institutions to achieve critical mass. As an unincorporated body, NeSI is an investment by New Zealand universities, Crown Research Institutes, and the Crown, through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

NeSI provides platforms and expertise which enable the country's researchers to tackle the world's largest problems. Increasingly, data is at the centre of our world – whether it’s the environmental data informing models of water quality and abundance, biological data capturing the genetic variance within a wide range of populations, or data informing forecasting of the effects of climate. Researchers often depend on advanced high-performance computing and data capabilities to achieve their goals, and NeSI is at the forefront of this innovation.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Researcher Community Development lead who has accountability in supporting key research groups in an advisory capacity, understanding their unique and individual research requirements in a way that allows NeSI to better connect to their computational needs.  This position has a particular focus on NeSI's training activities, using training to support community requirements, as well as supporting the national training community itself.

The Research Communities Advisor role, whilst employed by the University of Auckland, is a national position, driving training services within a team of world class experts in applying computational methods and tools.

For more information on the role, please view the position description.  

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Passion for helping researchers gain the skills they need to do the science they aspire to
• Comfort down in the detail one minute and having lofty strategic conversations on the future of the research workforce next
• Comfort as an ally for those delivering training, ensuring the success of training activities
• Experience in providing research project advice or support
• The ability to influence, build relationships and provide advice to a range of influencers
• An understanding of, or interest in learning, advanced ICT infrastructures and technologies

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

As a member of a team providing national solutions in the high-performance computing and eScience or eResearch domain, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the country and internationally to develop and deliver a state-of-the-art eScience infrastructure. While there is a core of advanced infrastructure technology offering advanced levels of performance and sophisticated features, as a team we’re even more passionate about the people, relationships, skills, and practices that can move research forward.

If you’re interested in picking up a national challenge and being a part of something unique, then this role may be for you!

The University of Auckland is dedicated to providing an excellent and stimulating environment for its employees which ensures a healthy work-life balance through: 

• Five weeks’ annual leave per annum (pro-rated)
• Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution.
• 37.5 hours working week
• Flexible employment practices
• Additional parental leave payments
• Discounted, onsite childcare, parking and various leisure and recreation services.

For more information on the benefits of working here, see our Staff Benefits page.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 30th January 2022 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document.  
Please note, the actual job title for this role is Research Communities Advisor - Training .

Covid-19 Vaccination

The University of Auckland is committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our staff and students.  All students, staff and visitors need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or medically exempt, in order to come onto our campuses or to take part in face-to-face University-managed activities. Therefore, we are only able to consider applicants who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have a New Zealand Ministry of Health issued medical exemption and evidence of this will be requested as part of your employment. You can read more about the University’s vaccination policy here.

Overseas Applicants

In accordance with our commitment to equitable recruitment, the University welcomes applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates. In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government has imposed a travel ban and are currently only allowing New Zealand Residents, Citizens and visa holders meeting a strict exception policy to enter the country, all of whom must currently enter Government approved quarantine for seven days on arrival.  

It is uncertain when these border restrictions will change, and this may impact the degree to which an offshore candidate can engage in the interview process; or be available to commence in a new position. For more information and updates on the border restrictions visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

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, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz