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

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 Research Programme Manager, you will:Have strong interpersonal, communication and engagement skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationshipsBe proactive, with the ability to use initiative and self-manage workloadsDemonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong written communicationProactively organise and coordinate events, with prior experience being a preferenceHave experience of financial systems and managing project budgetsHave experience of working in a complex and diverse environmentHave experience in research project/programme administrationEnjoy working collaboratively and have the flexibility to adapt and work effectively in a variety of situationsThis is a part-time (18.75 hours per week) fixed-term positionRemuneration: $63,600 - $79,300 pro rata, dependent on experienceFor more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamKo 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 youOur 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 SkillsExperience preparing and managing budgetsAdept at working collaboratively across various functions and within your team, whilst having the autonomy to manage your own portfolioExperience working with financial systems as well as grant applications and process managementBe flexible and adaptable in a busy environment, balancing multiple demandsPassionate about supporting important research that contributes to societyNgā 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 schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn 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 applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 16th November 2025 to be considered. 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, l.tang@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.