Research Programme Coordinator - part-time (18.75 hrs), fixed term until September 2030

Company Description

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Ko te whare Pūtaiao / The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia. It undertakes world‑class research across the physical, biological, and computational sciences. More than 8,000 students study in our 10 schools and departments, learning from internationally renowned lecturers. We strive to provide a School that reflects the demographics of our student base and Aotearoa. Our staff and students can connect with our Rainbow and Women in Science networks, Parenting support, our Waipapa Marae and our flagship Tuākana Māori and Pacific support programme.

Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We currently have a vacancy for a part‑time Research Programme Coordinator to join our team. This position is dedicated to supporting a large, five‑year MBIE‑funded project titled Te Moana Mahana : Ocean change forecasting for climate resilience in Aotearoa , which runs until 30 September 2030. This role involves providing effective coordination and operational support across the project, including assisting researchers, subcontractors and students with project management, research support services and operational pre‑ and post‑award processes.

Alongside your team and the Research Programme Manager, 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 a preference
• Have experience of financial systems and managing project budgets
• Have experience of 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) fixed‑term position.

Remuneration : $63,600 – $79,300 pro rata, dependent on experience.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the leading science faculty in New Zealand and one of the largest in Australasia and undertakes world‑class research across the physical, biological and computational sciences. The faculty is made up of 10 schools / departments and has a number of cross‑disciplinary research themes to stimulate new thinking and collaboration, facilitating a lift in the quality of our research and the ability to attract new research funding.

The 16 Research Programme Coordinators in the team play an important role in supporting science researchers to obtain this funding and subsequently support various post‑award processes on 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 project administration or coordination and navigating complex administrative systems.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

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 16th November 2025. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Please reach out to Lilian Tang, for a confidential conversation. We do not accept applications by email.

Additional Information

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