Job Description

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are looking for a Research Operations Coordinator to join the Maurice Wilkins Centre for Molecular Biodiscovery and become an integral member of our collaborative and supportive team.This is a varied and rewarding role where you will provide operational, administrative, and coordination support to the Centre’s leadership team. Your work will help ensure the smooth running of the Centre’s activities and support initiatives that contribute to meaningful outcomes for our researchers and communities.You’ll play an important role in helping to raise the profile of the Maurice Wilkins Centre by coordinating content for internal and external communications and supporting relationships with partners and stakeholders across Aotearoa New Zealand.Key responsibilities include:Engage in communications activities including maintaining website and social media contentLiaising with researchers and institutions across the country to collate information for publicity and reporting purposesProviding operational and administrative support to the research centre and its leadership teamCoordinating governance and advisory meetings, including preparing documentation and supporting reporting requirementsAssisting with coordination and delivery of national and international research-related events, including symposia, workshops, official visits, and public outreach, including event management, and making travel arrangements/bookings as required.Maintaining systems, records, and databases to support Centre operationsSupporting research grant and award administration in collaboration with internal research support teamsThis is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term role for two years.