Research Operations Coordinator

Location: Grafton Campus, Auckland, New Zealand

Salary: $68,101–$79,300 NZD per annum, pro rata, depending on skills and experience.

Company

The hirify.global hosts Pūtahi Manawa | Healthy Hearts for Aotearoa New Zealand, a Centre of Research Excellence focused on achieving heart health equity for Māori and Pacific Peoples.

What you will do

• Support the organisation of the Māori summer research programme.
• Coordinate outreach, education, and other events with Māori and Pacific communities, including occasional travel to events across New Zealand.
• Track event expenditure and keep activities within budget.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for approved internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide administrative support for governance, advisory group, and team meetings, including document production and diary management.
• Support purchasing, receipting, supplier setup, and supplier activation in line with financial policy and Centre values.

Requirements

• Three to four years of experience in research management with multiple stakeholders, or equivalent experience in a complex organisation with project coordination or financial administration experience.
• Proven customer service experience and strong coordination and organisational skills.
• Culturally responsive approach, ideally with experience working with Māori and Pacific communities and stakeholders.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, learn university systems quickly, and contribute innovative solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Part-time employment at 22.5 hours per week, or 0.6 FTE.
• Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2028 in the first instance, with a possible extension subject to funding.
• Flexible working pattern that can be agreed with the manager.
• Five weeks of annual leave and a 6.75% superannuation scheme.
• Career development programmes, training opportunities, and a work-life balance-focused environment.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application by 6 October 2026.
• Include a cover letter and CV demonstrating the required skills and experience.