Research Programme Coordinator - Faculty of Science

Overview

The Research Programme Coordinator will primarily be supporting researchers within the Faculty of Science with effective research project coordination, navigation of research support services and operational pre- and post-award support. This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary operational research support to allocated researchers throughout the research lifecycle, navigating researchers to the appropriate functions
• Assist the researcher to finalise and submit research proposals, including collecting relevant information and approvals
• Assist with developing and monitoring the project budget, including forecasting, variations, and expense approval
• Monitor projects within your portfolio and work with your researchers to ensure they are on track and able to meet their contracted obligations
• Ensure compliance with appropriate University and Funder policies, guidelines, and protocols

Qualifications and desirable skills

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

About the team and what we offer

The Faculty is made up of 10 schools / departments and has cross-disciplinary research themes to stimulate new thinking and collaboration. The 16 Research Programme Coordinators in the team support science researchers to obtain research funding and manage post-award processes, working alongside 6 Research Programme Managers in a collaborative environment. The University provides flexible employment practices, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.

Important information

How to apply : Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 12th October 2025 , including your cover letter and CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences above. We may close this advert early if we have a large number of applications. For confidential conversations, please contact Lillian Tang at We do not accept applications by email.

Equity and inclusion

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Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date stated above.

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