Intern - Research Digital Support at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Training, Data Entry, Survey Design, Research Instrument Design, REDCap, Data Security, User Experience (UX), Research Ethics

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Are you interested in a casual role until December 2026? * Do you have confidence in training others on technical tools or digital solutions? * Have you got experience in data entry, survey design, or research instrument design? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Intern - Research Digital Support to join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions team on a Casual basis until 18 December 2026. The Digital Solutions Applications team have a great opportunity which would be ideal for a 3rd or 4th year University Student. This is a casual role working approximately 16 hours per week which involves providing Research Digital Support to front line to REDcap users (researchers) by offering technical and training support for using REDcap, setting up projects and advising best practice for data security. This role is to ensure that Researchers can effectively and securely use REDCap to support their projects by providing technical and training support and that the REDCap system performs to user expectations; is secure and accessible; and service levels are adhered to ensuring user satisfaction. Ō pūmanawa - About you We are looking for someone who has exposure to research environments, preferably human research, with an understanding of how data is collected and used. The ideal candidate will be comfortable helping others with technical or system‑related issues, even if they are not an expert in every area. Key requirements: * Experience (UX) skills related to data entry, survey design, or research instrument design, or a willingness to learn these skills. * Confidence in training or coaching others on technical tools or digital solutions. * Knowledge of research ethics approval processes. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQDTOtPcujBGQ4ly-Qdnr-HVARA3W29o3YJ-kBY_SZ8vBOc?e=cERoX7&download=1] If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 26 May 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Kath May, Project Manager (kath.may@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted. Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about] is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/working-here/employment-information] of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/strategic-plan] and learn more about our research expertise [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/research/strengths/faculty]. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Ready to make a difference? Join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/digital-solutions] and be at the forefront of innovation! Our team excels in software and hardware support, cutting-edge learning technology, research assistance, project management, and IT security. Embrace a dynamic environment where your skills will thrive and make a real impact. Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and continuous growth.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and training support to researchers using REDCap for project setup and data security. Ensure the system performs to user expectations and adheres to service levels for user satisfaction.