Assistant Research Fellow – Programme Coordinator (Wellington)

Assistant Research Fellow – Programme Coordinator (Wellington)-2400439

 

WORLD OF DIFFERENCE | HE AO WHAKATOIHARA KORE
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON

Who we are/Ko wai mātou

The University of Otago, Wellington (UOW) provides health research and teaching in New Zealand’s capital city. It enjoys collaborative relationships with District Health Boards, local health service providers, multiple central and local government agencies such as the Ministry of Health and Wellington City Council as well as other tertiary education providers such as Massey and Victoria University.  It also has strong links with local iwi.

World of Difference | He Ao Whakatoihara kore is an award-winning teaching and research programme run through the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago, fully led and delivered by those with lived experience of mental distress. We deliver a comprehensive contact-based programme within undergraduate medical student education through to psychiatric registrar training, focused on ending discrimination and promoting recovery and respect for human rights. We also undertake service-user led and co-produced research. 

The role/Te mahi

The Assistant Research Fellow- Programme Coordinator is responsible for supporting the World of Difference | He Ao Whakatoihara kore Programme Lead by providing assistance with a wide range of managerial tasks. This includes tasks as they relate to both the teaching and research programmes of the World of Difference | He Ao Whakatoihara kore.

Your skills and experience//Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

To be successful in the role you will:
•    Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
•    Be proactive and willing to take initiative.
•    Have ability to work independently and as a team member.
•    Be able to write and present information in a meaningful way that others can clearly understand.
•    Be able to prioritise and keep track of work, as well as establish and maintain relevant and accurate records.
•    Be familiar with common word processing, spreadsheet, visual presentation, data management and analysis software.
•    Have relevant knowledge of te reo Māori me ōna tikanga and/or willingness to learn.
•    Have a demonstrated understanding of Te Tiriti and commitment to progressing the Te Tiriti journey of the World of Difference | He Ao Whakatoihara Kore.

This role is specific to someone with lived experience of mental distress.

Further Information/Pūroko

This is a part-time (0.4FTE) permanent position, located in Wellington.

The salary range for this position is $58,341 to $78,531 per annum, pro rata.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

Specific enquiries may be emailed to Associate Professor Sarah Gordon via the contact details below.

Application/Tono

To submit your application (including cover letter and CV) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2400439 will close on Sunday, 24 March 2024.

Additional Information

Contact: Sarah Gordon

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

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Location:About Wellington

Primary Location
 NZL-NI-Wellington
Employment Status
 Permanent 
Salary Level and Range
 Assistant Research Fellow ($58,341 to $78,531)
Organisation
 Psychological Medicine
Job Function
 Research