University of Auckland

Job Description

The Faculty of Education and Social Work play an incredible role in conducting research which ultimately contributes to improving educational and social wellbeing and harnesses the vast potential that diversity brings to education and social work.

You could have a key role in this work, we have an excellent opportunity for you to join our team as a Research Programme Coordinator on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will have an emphasis on providing grant application support for researchers in our Faculty. This portfolio currently includes approximately 60 academic staff and 100 projects that vary in scale and complexity: projects may be publically-funded, commercial, internal or consulting; grants may range in size from thousands to millions of dollars. 

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Understand and effectively communicate a wide range of funder guidelines, policies and contract requirements
• Develop productive working relationships with researchers and service partners
• Proactively monitor and support the effective administration of grant applications, budgets and project deliverables 
• Prepare high-quality communications for internal audiences
• Effectively manage competing priorities 
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures
• Genuinely enjoy helping highly accomplished, busy people

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Comprehensive experience in the research support sector
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including editing
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Knowledge of project budgeting and MS Excel
• Strong planning and organising capabilities

For more information, please view the position description.

The Faculty of Education and Social Work is committed to improving the quality and understanding of education and social services provision in New Zealand and internationally through high-quality teaching, research and professional development. Find out more here:

https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/education/about-the-faculty/our-faculty/ranking-and-reputation.html

Why work for us? 

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: 

• Flexible employment practices
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer a lucrative company superannuation scheme, free car parking at the Epsom campus, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits. 

The University of Auckland recently announced a recruitment freeze due to the impact of current Coronavirus travel restrictions on our students. As this particular role if of strategic importance, it is not subject to the recruitment freeze. As such, we still encourage your application for this role and should you apply, we will be in touch regarding the progress of your application.

Please submit your application by the 1st of April to be considered.

Additional Information

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz