Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. The Faculty of Science is ranked among the top 90 science faculties worldwide by the QS World University Rankings. The 10 departments and schools that form the Faculty of Science represent the breadth and diversity of science in our modern world.

Our staff and students can connect with our flagship groups including Tuākana, Rainbow, Women of Colour, Māori, Pacific, Muslim, and Disabled Staff network and our Waipapa Marae.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We currently have a vacancy for a 3-year part-time Senior Research Programme Coordinator to join our team.

This position is dedicated to supporting a large MBIE-funded project titled 'Next-generation ore: towards sustainable mining for regional prosperity and societal resilience'. This role will work closely with the Principal Investigator/Programme Leader and involves providing effective coordination and operational support across the project, including assisting researchers, subcontractors, and students with project management, research support services, and operational post-award processes.

Alongside the Principal Investigator, Research Programme Manager, and the team, you will:

• Have strong interpersonal, communication, and engagement skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Be proactive, with the ability to use initiative and self-manage workloads
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong written communication
• Proactively organise and coordinate events, with prior experience being a preference
• Have experience with financial systems and managing project budgets
• Have experience working in a complex and diverse environment
• Have experience in research project/programme administration
• Enjoy working collaboratively and have the flexibility to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situations

This is a part-time (18.75 hours per week) 36-month fixed-term position

Remuneration: $78,601 - $90,700 pro rata, dependent on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description 

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Faculty comprises 10 schools and departments and has several cross-disciplinary research themes to stimulate new thinking and collaboration, thereby enhancing the quality of our research and increasing our ability to attract new research funding.

The 16 Research Programme Coordinators in the team play a crucial role in supporting science researchers in obtaining funding and subsequently managing various post-award processes for research projects. Working alongside our 5 Research Programme Managers, you will have valuable opportunities to learn new skills in a collaborative and supportive team environment.  

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification and have experience supporting academic or research staff. You will also have previous experience with managing large projects and navigating complex administrative systems.

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 itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

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

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of 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 12th January 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV, highlighting how you can meet the skills and experience detailed above.  We may close this advert early if we have a large number of applications

Please reach out to Sharon Kishore via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. 

**Important Notice – Our Holiday Close-Down Period**

Our recruitment team will be on break from 22nd December 2025 to 5th January 2026. During this time, applications will be received as normal; however, they will not be actively reviewed or processed until we return.

We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining Waipapa Taumata Rau – The University of Auckland, and we wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

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