Administrator Research and Rangahau
Position Title: Administrator Research Office
Location: Bay of Plenty
Team: Research Team
Position Type: Permanent, full time
Remuneration: $52,800 - $72,544 (Fixed remuneration excluding Kiwisaver)
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About the Role
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and relationship‑focused Administrator to support the effective delivery of research services across Toi Ohomai. In this role, you will provide high‑quality administrative and project support to strengthen research capability, ensure accurate record keeping, and help enable meaningful research activity across our region. As a key member of our Research Office, you will contribute to a connected, responsive, and culturally capable team environment.
In this role, you will provide high‑quality administrative support to the Research Office team, ensuring smooth and effective delivery of research services across Toi Ohomai. You will maintain robust research project management and reporting systems, monitor project budgets, milestones, and documentation, and act as a responsive and knowledgeable first point of contact for all research‑related enquiries. Alongside this, you will coordinate a wide range of research activities and events—including meetings, workshops, seminars, symposia, and ethics committee sessions—ensuring they are well‑planned, well‑communicated, and professionally delivered.
Ngā mahi | Key Responsibilities
• Deliver efficient, accurate administrative support that enables research outcomes across Toi Ohomai
• Develop and maintain project management systems to support high‑quality research
• Track project budgets and milestones and prepare required reporting
• Support the preparation and maintenance of research documentation, correspondence, and records
• Plan and coordinate research‑related events, including ethics committee meetings
• Ensure administrative systems align with institutional requirements and research standards
He kōrero mōu | About You
You bring:
• A tertiary qualification in Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 3 years’ experience in a research office or tertiary environment
• Experience in project management and report writing
• Strong organisational, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations and support Māori success
• Confidence engaging with diverse stakeholders and supporting culturally responsive practice
Mō Mātou | About us
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest vocational education provider in the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato. Home to over 9000 ākonga (students), at Toi Ohomai we put ākonga and kaimahi at the centre of all we do. Through educational excellence, Māori Success, strong partnerships and sustainable practices we enable our ākonga, institution and communities to thrive.
Toiohomaitanga describes our way of doing and being. It reflects how we care for each other, work together, and uphold our shared purpose. Ā mātou uara | our values are an important part of this, our Toi Ohomai values are:
· Toitūtanga – Courageous and humble in our pursuit of excellence
· Manaakitanga – Strengthening the mana of others and our communities
· Whanaungatanga – Building and nurturing relationships
· Kotahitanga – United in our shared purpose
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
