Research Operation Coordinator

About the company

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

Your tasks

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity At the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, we're looking for an experienced administrator to support the Director’s, Research Operations Manager, and researchers within the Centre for Brain Research. This is a fixed term role for 12 months, however, there is the potential to be extended depending on external funding. This is varied role where you'll help keep the centre running smoothly, providing direct administrative and coordination support to the Centre Director, alongside support across research projects, governance activities, reporting, financial administration, events, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll be working closely with researchers, funders, and internal support teams, and coordinate day-to-day operations, maintain effective processes, and ensure key activities and projects are delivered successfully.

• Deliver events and visitor support by coordinating workshops, conferences, meetings, travel arrangements, official visits, and public engagement activities
• Coordinate research centre operations by providing proactive and organisational support to the Centre Director, including coordinating meetings, managing priorities, preparing correspondence, and following up on key actions and initiatives.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with researchers, funders, industry partners, and institutions while supporting communications, website content, and external reporting requirements.
• Manage financial and procurement processes including budgeting support, expenditure monitoring, purchasing, reconciliations, supplier setup, and financial reporting.

Requirements

He kōrero mōu | About You We're looking for a capable administrator who is organised, approachable, and enjoys supporting a busy team. You'll be someone who takes initiative, builds strong relationships, and can manage a mix of operational, financial, and coordination tasks. Experience with project coordination, financial administration, or working in a complex organisation would be an advantage. Above all, you'll be reliable, adaptable, and happy to get stuck in wherever support is needed.

What we offer

The salary range for this position is between $73,400 - $90,700 annum, depending on skills and experience. For more detailed information, please refer to the Job Description.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What We Offer The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Career development programmes
• Discounts on health insurance, childcare and childhood education, as well as free flu vaccinations and eye testing
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How To Apply Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Wednesday 11th November 2026 to be considered. Please include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role. If you have any questions, please reach out to Dean Robinson via d.robinson@auckland.ac.nz. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications via email.

Other

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