"Senior Research Programme Coordinator"

Job Description:

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Research Programme Coordinator to join the team at the Liggins Institute, to support 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. This role will be at our Grafton Campus.

This is a fulltime (37.5h per week) permanent opportunity

The salary range for this role is between $73,400 - $90,700 per annum, depending on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description.

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

Reporting through to the Research Programme Manager, you will be working closely with a tight knit research support team that includes a Research Services Manager, Research Programme Managers, and a Research Programme Coordinator. In addition, you will be supporting a range of researchers, from those starting out in their research career though to high-profile researchers making a significant contribution to health research.

He kōrero mōu | About you

The successful candidate will be a highly organised individual, who has proven research management and financial experience in a research-intensive setting, along with excellent communication skills. They will be a positive, self-starter with the ability to build relationships and maintain a high level of customer service while proactively finding solutions to a range of complex issues. This is a busy environment, so they will need to be flexible and able to balance multiple demands to a high level of accuracy, all with an exceptional attention to detail.

You will have:

• Experience developing and advising academic staff on funding opportunities/proposals.
• Come with demonstrable experience of research financial systems, processes and budget development.
• Have experience in a complex organisation or a clinical research setting.
• Adept at problem-solving, with the ability and autonomy to effectively prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines, while working as part of a team and supporting wider team goals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to demonstrate leadership or process improvement in the research management environment.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, and is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In 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 apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 29 March 2026 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 Jane Duffy, via j.duffy@auckland.ac.nz, for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

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