Auckland City, AucklandGenuine opportunity to advance your skills in a highly respected teamA diverse, inclusive and flexible working environmentFull-time, fixed-term opportunity termed until end of December 2021The opportunityPlay a key role in providing expert advice and effective delivery of research and business operations, including acquiring and ensuring sustainable funding, to support the STaR Centre. You will also develop and manage internal and external partnerships where relevant, to promote STaR Center led research initiatives.About the roleYou will be responsible for the full life cycle of projects, from identifying opportunities, maximising and optimising their potential, to marketing, negotiating, managing risks, establishing new external collaborative and philanthropic partnerships, supporting the Director of STaR Centre in future strategy development, and conducting a routine needs-based analysis for the sustainable continuation of the Centre’s activities.Our ideal candidate will haveThe successful candidate will exhibit an in-depth knowledge and understanding of project management in a research-intensive environment. You will need to demonstrate proven relationship management strengths, with clear evidence of your ability to build successful partnerships. High-level communication skills are essential, with verbal, written and inter-personal skills integral to success in this role. Financial skills and/or business sector experience, involving attracting and managing of funds, will be a plus.For more detailed information on the role accountabilities and requirements, please review this Position Description HERE.About the FacultyThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest research-led institution, and the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FMHS) is its largest faculty. The Surgical and Translational Research STaR Centre is hosted by the FMHS, having originated from the Department of Surgery in the Faculty’s School of Medicine.We have a special relationship with Auckland City Hospital based on the formal partnership between the University of Auckland and the Auckland District Health Board (ADHB), known as the Auckland Academic Health Alliance (AAHA).The Surgical and Translational Research (STaR) Centre, established in 2018, is a unique multi-disciplinary Research Centre that includes Science and Engineering Laboratories, a Surgical Trials Unit and an Indigenous and Global Surgery Group. The Centre maintains active international and local collaborations.Why work with usThe University of Auckland (42,000 students) is New Zealand’s leading university is committed to providing an excellent working environment throughFive weeks’ annual leave per annum.Flexible employment practicesCareer development programmes.A diverse and inclusive working environment that directly contributes to improving the lives of studentsWe also offer discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted onsite childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.For more information on the benefits of working here, please see our Staff Benefits page.ApplyApplications should be submitted online, before the closing date of Sunday, 10 May 2020 and include an up to date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.Additional InformationThe 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 Maori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz
