Project Logistics And Records Officer

About our team

The Educational Assessment Research Unit (EARU) is located within the College of Education at the University of Otago.

It is comprised of a dedicated team of researchers, technical and professional staff, whose primary purpose is to undertake the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study – a large-scale assessment study that monitors trends in student achievement.

The study is a collaboration between the University of Otago and the New Zealand Council for Educational Research, conducted on contract to the Ministry of Education.

The role

This position provides an opportunity to apply your hands-on logistics and records management experience while working across a busy and varied programme of activities for the Curriculum Insights and Progress Study.

Working with a dynamic and collegial team of research, technical and operational staff, you'll ensure that resources and equipment used for data gathering in schools are prepared, maintained, dispatched nationwide, collated and made available for processing to meet the study's deadlines.

Your work will also include digital processing of research data and the systematic storage and management of physical and digital records.

Your skills and experience

Ability to work to strict deadlines, plan and manage tasks accordingly.

Strong, responsive customer focus with the capacity to troubleshoot logistical requirements as they arise.

Self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously.

A systematic and organised approach to work, including accurate record-keeping.

Sound IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Further details

This is a permanent, research-funded, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position located in Otepoti, Dunedin.

Applications for part-time hours will also be considered.

The appointment range for this role is $59,494 to $63,000 per annum, with a top of the range at $68,847.

We offer competitive salary, five weeks' annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme and the ability to achieve real work / life balance.

The University of Otago values diverse and inclusive thinking, honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and respecting staff from all backgrounds.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button.

Applications quoting reference number

• will close on Sunday, 16 November

For further information, please contact Alison Richardson, Operations Lead, EARU, via the email address below.

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