Research Programme Coordinator - Ko te whare Pūtaiao | The Faculty of Science

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As a Research Programme Coordinator, you'll work alongside leading researchers within the Faculty of Science, providing essential operational, financial, and project coordination support across the full research lifecycle.

This is a varied and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to build strong relationships across the University while contributing to research that makes a difference locally and globally.

Ngā Haepapa Matua | Key Responsibilities (not limited too):

• Supporting researchers with funding applications, budgets, and proposal submissions.

• Coordinating research projects from commencement through to completion.

• Monitoring project progress, expenditure, milestones, and reporting requirements.

• Providing advice and guidance on research support services and processes.

• Working closely with researchers and internal service teams to navigate funding, compliance, ethics, contracts, and project administration.

• Managing project documentation and maintaining accurate records and systems

• Ensure compliance with appropriate University and Funder policies, guidelines, and protocols.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position

Remuneration: $63,600 - $86,100 per annum, dependent on experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description 

He kōrero mōu | About you

You'll be a proactive and customer-focused professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and balancing competing priorities.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience in project coordination, research administration, and financial administration

• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Confidence working with financial information, budgets, and reporting.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

• Passionate about supporting important research that contributes to society

Experience within a tertiary education, research, or research-intensive environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

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 ranked among 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

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 28th June 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV, highlighting how you can meet the skills and experience detailed above.

Please reach out to Patricia Gruver-Barr (Research Services Manager) via patricia.gruver-barr@auckland.ac.nz for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.