University of Auckland Looking for Research Operations Administrator at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

About the team | Mō tō mātou rōpū

ABI is a world-leading research institute that aims to improve medical diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. We do this through the application of engineering sciences and technical innovation to medicine and human physiology.

The Institute has around 250 members, of which approximately 105 are graduate students enrolled in Doctoral or Master’s research. All our students are members of at least one multi-disciplinary research team, which often include valuable collaborations with domestic and international clinicians, medical professionals, computer scientists and bioengineers.

Find out more about us via the following links:

• Meet our staff
• Welcome from the Director – Distinguished Professor Peter Hunter
• About the Institute

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

At the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI), our Research Operations Administrator is the first port of call for staff and doctoral student enquiries and a friendly welcome for visitors to the Institute.

This role supports the smooth running of the Institute, by providing general administrative and operations support, including:

• Reception and front of house duties
• Room bookings, access management, and facilities support
• Making sure Institute printers and equipment remain in good working order, coordinating with central teams and external vendors for maintenance and repairs when required
• Supporting with events when required
• Supporting the Institute Team Leader and Institute Operations Manager with general administration and one-off project support when required.
• Supporting the Institute Team Leader with Postgraduation administration.
• Key to your success in this role will be your ability to build and maintain strong relationships, underpinned by a focus on customer service.

Remuneration: $48,000 to $54,900 neg on experience and qualifications

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

About you | He kōrero mōu

Ideal applicants will also possess or demonstrate:

• Administrative experience, coupled with previous experience in customer service and/or reception
• Strong digital literacy skills and the ability to pick up and learn new systems
• Excellent planning and organisations skills
• Superior interpersonal skills and be someone who genuinely enjoys helping others to succeed and excel
• An understanding of the research environment and project coordination experience would be very useful in this role, but are not essential.

Additional Information

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Please reach out to Janet D’ Souza, Team Leader via [email protected] for a confidential conversation about this role. Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email.

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 12 June 2022 (Sunday) to be considered. Please include your cover letter and/or CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Overseas Applicants

In response to COVID-19 the New Zealand Government imposed travel restrictions but have recently announced a five-step plan for a phased border re-opening. This phased re-opening will take some time and this may alter the nature of the standard interview process for offshore candidates, particularly at the on-site interview stage. To see how this might affect your application and for more information and updates on the border restrictions and phased re-opening, please visit the Immigration New Zealand website or the New Zealand Government’s official Covid-19 website.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz