Senior Manager - Aut Research Ethics Office, Auckland Cbd

Senior Manager - AUT Research Ethics Office, Auckland CBD

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working options to support your work-life balance

Full time, permanent role based in Auckland CBD

Who we are | Ko wai matou

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is dynamic and vibrant with a hugely diverse body of students, staff and partners.

We are a socially driven university with equity and excellence central to our purpose and actions.AUT has over 29,000 students and around 4,000 staff across our three Auckland teaching campuses.

AUT's Research Ethics Office plays an essential role ensuring AUT delivers on its ambition to undertake high quality ethical research and this role is fundamental to ensuring our university's research ethics and processes are fit for purpose and we provide the essential service to help make our Researchers life easier and research to happen!

This newly established leadership role is focused on people, culture, and transformation.

You'll manage a team of five consultants, specialists, and an educator, working collaboratively with the Research Office and other areas across the University.

Key responsibilities include :

Leading and mentoring the team through change

Managing complaints and ethics triage

Communicating effectively with senior and emerging researchers

Embedding our transformation project

Building a cohesive and high performing team culture

Supporting a service-focused approach to research ethics

We are looking for an experienced and confident leader and a strategic thinker with a passion for service and curiosity for knowledge creation.

You bring :

Proven experience leading teams through transition and uncertainty

Strong communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills

Ability to navigate complex personalities with maturity and professionalism

Experience in tertiary or research-focused environments

Interest in generative AI and future-focused systems

A mindset of "How can I help?" serving researchers and enabling great research

Culture | Ahurea

Here at AUT we are more of a community and there is real purpose and meaning underpinning what we do.

Our work is fulfilling, and we are making a real contribution supporting the University's research.

Be a part of an organisation with engaging work, great environments with purpose and meaning.

Generous leave allowances

Flexible and hybrid working options

If you are looking for a role where you can combine your love of people with your love of making a difference then this is the role for you!

Apply now

Ref :

At AUT we strive to be a place where people love to work and learn.

We are committed to te Tiriti, excellence and inclusivity and aspire to be the University of choice for Maori and Pacific communities.

We welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application process.

For further information, please send us an enquiry here or call

Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

You will need to apply through the standard registration process.

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