"Leadership Role in Research Ethics Office"

Job Description:

• 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 mātou

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!

About the role | Kōrero mō te tūranga

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

About you | Kōrero mōu

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.

Benefits | Huanga

• Professional development
• 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: 93899

Closing Date: 3 December at 10.30pm

Posted: 12/11/2025