Research Adviser CoREs - Coastal People Southern Skies at University of Otago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

105532.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Project Planning, Research Management, Communication, Proposal Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Organization, Detail-Oriented, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Intellectual Property Recognition, Relationship Building, Culturally Safe Practice, Te Ao Māori Appreciation, Te Tiriti o Waitangi Principles, Pasifika Values

Industry

Research Services

Description

__________ RESEARCH DIVISION | TE WĀHANGA MATUA RANGAHAU COASTAL PEOPLE SOUTHERN SKIES About our team | Mō te tīma Coastal People: Southern Skies (CPSS) is a national Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE). The goal of CPSS is research excellence that transforms the realities for coastal peoples and coastal environments. Our vision is mauri ora of coastal communities. We are a collaboration that connects communities across Aotearoa New Zealand and the South Pacific with world-leading, cross-disciplinary research. Our mission is to connect, understand and restore the mauri of coastal ecosystems with communities of Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific through transformative research, capability and capacity building. The CPSS Operations Team supports the programme’s research, engagement, and collaborative activities through high‑quality administration, coordination, and operational support. We work in a dynamic environment where relationships, communication, and culturally grounded practice are central to our success. The roles | Te mahi In this role, you’ll work closely with academic staff, students and external parties to support the development of Centres of Research Excellence (CoRE) funding applications. You will provide strategic guidance to individuals and research groups, helping them align proposals with the priorities of funding organisations, while also offering coaching and project management advice to strengthen their skills throughout the application process. Negotiating research contracts is also a key task and will involve recognising intellectual property and contributions of all partners. Building strong, collaborative relationships across the University to ensure a supportive and well connected research community will be key to your success. You will be contributing to a positive, inclusive, and well‑organised team environment. Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako You will have a postgraduate research degree (preferably a PhD) and strong knowledge of New Zealand’s academic and research environment with deep familiarity with Aotearoa’s academic landscape. Your strategic project expertise, thoughtful communication, and genuine relationship building are supported by a professional, discreet, and warmly solutions focused approach. Essential skills and experience required: • Proven strategic project planning skills and experience supporting effective research management. • Excellent communication skills, including writing and evaluating research proposals. • Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to work diplomatically and motivate others. • Highly organised, detail‑focused, professional, and able to manage multiple projects independently while maintaining discretion. • Dedication to working in a culturally safe and respectful manner and demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and Pasifika values. • Experience working within a university, research environment, or Indigenous‑focused programme is advantageous Further details | Pūroko This is a full-time (37.5 hours), fixed-term (through to 30 April 2029) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. The salary level for this position is provisionally evaluated as $96,587 to $105,532, Top of Range $114,474 and is subject to change. You must be eligible to 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 the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected. We offer competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75%25 superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance. For further information, or to discuss the role in confidence, please contact Amarni Thomas, Kaiurungi Programme Manager, via the contact details below. Application | Tono To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600440 will close on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. Additional Information Contact: Amarni Thomas Position details: Job Description Further Information: Department Website Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email Location: About Dunedin

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the development of Centres of Research Excellence (CoRE) funding applications by providing strategic guidance, coaching, and project management advice to research groups. Key tasks also include negotiating research contracts while recognizing intellectual property and partner contributions.