Senior Human Health Research Coordinator at University of Auckland

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

90700.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Research Coordination, Project Management, Good Clinical Practice, Research Ethics, Data Management, Communication Skills, Scientific Writing, Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement, Participant Recruitment, Operational Oversight, Compliance Monitoring, Team Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Independent Work

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland 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. The Liggins Institute is a Large-Scale Research Institute at the University of Auckland. The Human Health Research Services Platform, hosted by the Liggins Institute, is a university-wide platform responsible for providing supporting and delivering on research across the human health spectrum. Job Description Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the success of a major research programme at the Liggins institute. As Senior Human Health Research Coordinator, you’ll have a leading role in a multi-component initiative that requires leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to excellence. Your primary responsibility will be to initiate and coordinate two research studies nested within a broader research programme, while supporting integration across all components. This will involve managing operational aspects such as ethics submissions, planning, and stakeholder engagement to ensure milestones are achieved within agreed timeframes and budgets. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining study protocols, ethics applications and reports, data and tissue management plans, and other study documentation; monitoring compliance and ethical standards; and preparing formal reports for funders, and other relevant stakeholders as required. You’ll facilitate effective communication across diverse teams, including Principal Investigators, research staff and external partners, and manage relationships with clinicians, Te Whatu Ora, and research participants. You may also assist with participant recruitment and engagement activities to support study delivery. Additionally, you will oversee data integrity by monitoring study data and conducting audits as required. As a senior coordinator, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, mentor other research staff within the team, and foster a collaborative, inclusive research culture. You may also assist with recruitment and training of research staff. This position requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and confidence in making informed decisions to keep a complex project on track. This is a part-time (15h - 30h per week), fixed term (12 months) position. The salary range for this role is $78,601–$90,700 (pro-rated) depending on skills and experience. For more detailed information, please refer to the position description. Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team You will be part of a dedicated team of Human Health Research Coordinators within the Human Health Research Services Platform. The team supports a range of research groups across the Institute, providing coordination and operational expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality human health research outcomes. He kōrero mōu | About you You’ll be someone who thrives in a leadership role within a collaborative research environment. You bring a proactive, detail-oriented approach to research coordination and have a strong foundation in managing complex studies. You’re confident mentoring others and navigating regulatory frameworks with professionalism and integrity. To be successful in this role, you will have: Essential A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. nursing, public health, allied health, health/medical sciences) At least 4–6 years’ experience in human health research, including managing multiple studies Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics Familiarity with REDCap or similar electronic data capture systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong foundation in scientific writing and documentation Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams Experience managing research data and a good understanding of data management practices Preferred: Project management or human health-related research certification Leadership experience in a multidisciplinary team Direct experience working with research participants Knowledge of New Zealand regulatory requirements Experience managing investigational or research-use-only products Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours) Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 10 December 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. Please reach out to Elisa Tam via [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email. Additional Information 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, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

Responsibilities

The Senior Human Health Research Coordinator will initiate and coordinate two research studies, managing operational aspects such as ethics submissions and stakeholder engagement. This role involves developing study protocols, monitoring compliance, and preparing reports for funders and stakeholders.