RIC (Research and Innovation Centre) Administrator
Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role
We are seeking a Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) Administrator to join our Research Innovation Centre team at EIT | Te Pūkenga, based at our Taradale Campus in Hawke’s Bay. This permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE) provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support for research-related activities across EIT. You will play a key role in supporting research operations, funding processes, committee governance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure a responsive and well-functioning research environment.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $49,584 and $61,980 (Full-Time Equivalent), dependent on skills and experience.
You will report to the Head of Research and will be responsible for:
- Providing day-to-day administrative support for RIC operations and research activities.
- Maintaining accurate records of research outputs, ethics submissions, and funding agreements.
- Coordinating agendas, papers, and minutes for research committees.
- Supporting funding applications, contracts, and compliance reporting.
- Managing communications and promoting research achievements internally and externally.
He kōrero mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Prior experience in research administration or academic services.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Competence in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and digital collaboration tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.
- Understanding of te ao Māori and culturally responsive practice (desirable).
- Certificate or diploma-level qualification in administration or project coordination (desirable).
As an inclusive and supportive employer, we value diversity and want to encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups and women in particular don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.
We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.
For more information, please view the Position Description below.
Mō Mātou | About us
EIT | Te Pūkenga is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campuses in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne), Hawke’s Bay, and Auckland, and learning centres throughout the region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to creating a culturally competent and confident workforce that meets the aspirations of Māori learners, iwi, and communities.
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV and Cover Letter online. For more information, please contact peopleandculture@eit.ac.nz.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
