Senior Research Programme Coordinator

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading university. With over 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting more than 46,000 students, we are one of NZ's largest employers. We have six academic faculties and 11 service divisions, creating a diverse, dynamic, and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced research professional to join our team. Our Senior Research Programme Coordinators are responsible for supporting academics through the research lifecycle, from initial costing and submission of high-quality research proposals to the ongoing management of active projects and project closures. You will be supporting research that really makes a difference to future health outcomes.

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description

This is a fulltime, permanent position.

The salary range for this role is $73,400 – $90,700 depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please review the position description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Research Services team at the Faulty of Medical and Health Science facilitate our research teams to carry out ground-breaking research that changes health outcomes for our communities. We’re proud of our flat structure that facilitates collaboration and allows people to flourish. The role reports to a Research Programme Manager and works alongside a supportive team of other Research Programme Coordinators.

The complexities within this position and portfolio will allow you to stretch and develop skillsets that prime you to advance your career while supporting research that really makes a difference to future health outcomes.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be a highly organised, flexible and meticulous individual, who has research management and financial experience, gained in a research-intensive setting. Your ability to build relationships and maintain a high level of customer service while proactively finding solutions to a range of complex issues will underpin your success in this position.

You will be able to demonstrate the following: 

• Ability to drive process improvements for efficient, high‑quality funding rounds.
• Strong writing skills – ability to create clear funding calls and guidelines from meeting decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interpret and explain complex policies to non-specialists. 
• Experience developing funding proposals, ensuring compliance with client/funder guidelines.
• Proactively manage a portfolio of research contracts, providing both financial and non-financial post-award support, and ensuring that researchers meet their contracted obligations.
• Adept at working collaboratively, though with the ability and autonomy to effectively prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines. 
• Be flexible and adaptable in a busy environment, balancing multiple demands to a high level of accuracy, with exceptional attention to detail. 

Ngā 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 scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 22 January 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Maria via [email protected]. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz