Job Description

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking an Ethics and Regulatory Specialist to join our Research Ethics Team at our Office of Research Strategy and Integrity (ORSI). You will play a key role in providing specialist ethics advice to improve the quality of applications submitted to University’s Ethics Committees, and implement improvements across the whole research ethics ecosystem at the University. You will be expected to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders and introduce change, consistent with emerging ethical issues and advances in research ethics. We encourage applications from persons with experience in developing, reviewing, and critiquing ethical guidelines. A key part of this role is to develop and maintain updated research ethics guidelines that are consistent with accreditation requirements from the Health Research Council and consistent with the University of Auckland Research Ethics Improvement Plan (Improvement Plan).This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, on an 18-month contract. The salary banding for this role is G. Please contact the hiring manager for more details. Key responsibilities will include:Review and report on new ethics guidelines from National Ethics Advisory Committee, (and other relevant domestic and/ or international organisations) and devise updated guidance consistent with the needs of the University that incorporates these into materials such as the Applicants’ Manual, Guiding Principles, and Ethics systems and processesCommunicate new initiatives and ethics advisory across a broad range of stakeholders both institutional and external to the UniversityDeliver performance objectives in accordance with the Improvement PlanManage and monitor service metrics associated with the Improvement PlanDesign, document and improve processes across the Ethics Team to support a streamlined approach to research ethics consistent with the Improvement PlanContribute as necessary to the day-to-day operation of the Ethics Team by providing specialist advice and pre-screening on ethics and regulatory applications via Ethics RMProvide administrative and secretarial support to all Ethics Committees including as requiredFor more detailed information, please refer to the position description. He krero mu | About youYou will hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience in research ethics, bioethics, philosophy, or law. Our suitable candidate will meet the requirements below:Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience.Experience in a general advisory role, with preferably two years experience in a comparable role.Experience developing ethics advisory, policies, guidelines and training materials.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite of programmes.Strong communication skills with the ability to advise and adapt style to various levels.Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.