Kairuruku Tuarua / Assistant Research Fellow - Marketing at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

84125.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Focus Group Facilitation, Quantitative Data Collating, Qualitative Data Analysis, Transcription, Thematic Analysis, Stakeholder Reporting, Journal Article Authorship, Organization, Attention To Detail, Postgraduate Research, Working With Māori Communities, Qualitative Interviewing

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING | TE MĀTAURANGA TOKOKA OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL| TE KURA PAKIHI Mō te tīma | About our team The University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is one of New Zealand’s largest and most research-intensive universities ranked in the top 1%25 in the QS World University ranking. The Department of Marketing is part of the AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited Otago Business School, a leading business school in Australasia. The Department of Marketing fosters a dynamic environment with thriving Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programmes. Like the wider University, the Department is research-intensive while remaining strongly student-focused, delivering a holistic learning experience that develops critical thinking and informed engagement. Our staff bring a broad range of academic expertise and practical industry experience to the Department of Marketing, drawn from both New Zealand and internationally. We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University’s principal Treaty partner. Te mahi | The role We are seeking a Kairuruku Tuarua / Assistant Research Fellow to help facilitate focus groups with Māori stakeholders as part of a Community Participatory Research study exploring the feasibility of AI technology for monitoring fall risk among older adults. Key responsibilities include: • Co-facilitating focus groups with Māori older adults, healthcare professionals, and members of community organisations (e.g. ACC, Aged Concern). • Collating and reporting quantitative data. • Assist with qualitative data analysis. • Transcribing and conducting thematic analysis of Māori focus group data. • Assisting with the preparation of stakeholder reports and contributing to the authorship of journal articles for publication. Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Your skills and experience The successful candidate will be organised, able to work well under pressure, and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. They will also have: • Postgraduate research expertise in Psychology, Marketing, Health Management or Public health or a related area. • Experience working or volunteering with Māori communities. • Experience conducting qualitative interviews and/or focus groups. • Experience with qualitative data analysis. • Experience working with government agencies and stakeholder groups would be advantageous. • Experience with or understanding of AI technologies and/or digital health would be advantageous. Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū. Pūroko | Further details This is a part-time (0.16 FTE), fixed term position for one year located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The appointment range for this role is $62,496 to $84,125 per annum. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. For further information, please contact Helen Owen, via the contact details below. Tono | Application To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600399 will close on Thursday, 12 March 2026 Additional Information Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed. Contact: Helen Owen Position details: Information Statement Guidelines for Academic Positions: Guidelines Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The role involves co-facilitating focus groups with Māori older adults and healthcare professionals for a study on AI technology for fall risk monitoring, alongside collating quantitative data and assisting with qualitative analysis.