Company Description
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. We have eight academic faculties and 11 service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.
Our lecturers and health researchers in the Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programme Manager to join us on a full time, permanent basis.
As the Research Programme Manager you are responsible for leading, mentoring and managing a small, high performing team, developing strong stakeholder relationships and monitoring the performance of key deliverables across the research portfolios in the School of Nursing and Te Kupenga Hauora Maori.
Together with your team you will be navigating research support services and providing comprehensive end to end research management. You will plan, prioritise and align people and resources across the team, to deliver operational and administrative research support to our researchers.
To be successful in this role you will have excellent relationship management skills. Your experience will have seen you directing teams in order to deliver on current and future work priorities, and you will be familiar with coaching and mentoring staff in order to achieve these. Having experience with research management systems and a strong financial acumen would be advantageous.
The salary range is $84,000 - $97,000. This is a full time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent role.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.
He kōrero mōu | About you
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have at least 5 years’ experience in a research-intensive environment or managing similar research projects
- Thorough understanding of funding or investment opportunities
- Have strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualification
Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team
This role sits within the Research Services team at the Faulty of Medical and Health Science. Our team facilitate our researchers to carry out ground-breaking research that changes health outcomes for our communities.
The role reports to the Lead Research Programme Manager and works alongside a supportive team of other Research Programme Managers.
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 22/10/2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
For further information please contact Louise Brand - l.brand@auckland.ac.nz. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.
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
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