Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Our Senior Research Programme Coordinators are responsible for supporting academics through the research lifecycle, from initial costing and submission of high-quality research proposals to the ongoing management of active projects and project closures.

You will be supporting research that really makes a difference to future health outcomes.

This is a full-time, 37,5 hours per week, fixed-term (10 months) position. The salary range for this role is between $72,000 - $88,900 based on skills and experience.

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

He kōrero mōu | About you

This is an opportunity for a highly organised, flexible and meticulous individual, who has research management and financial experience, gained in a research-intensive setting. Your ability to build relationships and maintain a high level of customer service while proactively finding solutions to a range of complex issues will underpin your success in this position.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You will be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex policies to non-specialists. 
• Experience developing funding proposals, ensuring compliance with client/funder guidelines.
• Comprehensive experience in managing complex projects
• Proactively manage a portfolio of research contracts, providing both financial and non-financial post-award support, and ensuring that researchers meet their contracted obligations.
• Adept at working collaboratively, though with the ability and autonomy to effectively prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines. 
• Be flexible and adaptable in a busy environment, balancing multiple demands to a high level of accuracy, with exceptional attention to detail. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Research Services team at the Faulty of Medical and Health Science facilitate our research teams to carry out ground-breaking research that changes health outcomes for our communities. We’re proud of our flat structure that facilitates collaboration and allows people to flourish.

The role reports to a Research Programme Manager and works alongside a supportive team of other Research Programme Coordinators.

The complexities within this position and portfolio will allow you to stretch and develop skillsets that prime you to advance your career while supporting research that really makes a difference to future health outcomes.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing of 11 November 2025to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please reach out to the Hiring Manager Maha Osman via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. 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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