Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of New Zealand’s largest employers. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Human Ethics and Regulatory Coordinator to join our Research Ethics Team within the Research and Integrity Office (RIO).

In this role, you will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Research Ethics Team, administering and facilitating regulatory approvals and ethics applications, systems and committees — including the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee (UAHPEC) and the Auckland Health Research Ethics Committee (AHREC).

You will be the first point of contact for ethics-related queries, manage key workflows such as Minor Amendment Requests and Low Risk applications, and maintain accurate records of committee activities. You will also play a vital role in onboarding new committee members, supporting committee operations, and ensuring processes meet regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and distributing agendas, minutes, and correspondence for committee meetings.
• Assisting applicants with UAHPEC and AHREC applications and providing guidance on using Ethics RM.
• Managing document systems, tracking sheets, and maintaining registers of committee membership.
• Coordinating meetings, events, and related logistics.
• Supporting data collation for audits and reporting.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term role for 9 months.

The salary range for this role is $62,400 - $77,800 per annum, prorated depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information, please review the position description

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Research and Innovation Office | Te Puna Tiketike supports researchers and the University community to meet the highest standards of research integrity, ethics, and compliance. The Research Ethics Team works closely with researchers, committee members, and regulatory bodies to ensure ethical best practice across the University’s research activities. This is a collaborative and highly skilled group committed to enabling world-class, ethically sound research.

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• 4–5 years’ administrative experience in a complex organisation, ideally in the tertiary education or research sector.
• Strong understanding of ethical principles as they relate to research, and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including CoPilot) and confidence using online systems such as Ethics RM.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience in ethics or research management systems would be an advantage.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytical 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

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 19th September 2025 to be considered. Please include your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the skills and experience listed above.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Head of Research Ethics, Dr Dana Wensley - [email protected].

Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

**We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found**

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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