Research Management Systems Specialist

Te Rōpu Rangahau | Research & Innovation
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

• Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Two year fixed-term position

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Join the Research & Innovation team at the University of Canterbury, dedicated to supporting all stages of research development.

You'll be part of a dynamic project team and collaborate with researchers, staff, and vendors. Play a crucial role in shaping the way we support cutting-edge research at University of Canterbury.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
The Research Management Systems Specialist will ensure the successful implementation, configuration and maintenance of a new research management system designed for assisting research undertaken at UC.

Working as part of a project team, this position has a crucial role in the successful implementation of a new research add management tool.

The role will be pivotable to ensure that all phases of the project lifecycle are successfully delivered on time. You will be working closely with the Digital team, including a Project Manager.

Applying proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, the role supports the resolution of issues and the design of new processes. You will need to engage relevant stakeholders and experts as needed.

You will design and deliver training, becoming the go-to expert for system users.

Mōu | Who You Are
You have significant experience as a Business Analysis or in a systems analysis role- in a complex organization. Experience in issue management, including categorisation and resolution.

Experience working with system and business subject matter experts to develop and deliver effective training materials that suit audience requirements.

You have experience implementing new systems and are interested in new technologies that streamline research processes. You should be able to problem solve to ensure that you can work the schedule.

As you will be collaborating with and providing advice to a range university stakeholders and colleagues, it's important that you are a clear communicator and enjoy building effective working relationships. It's important that you have the ability to present complex ideas and strategies to stakeholders at all levels.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here .

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

The closing date for this position is: 18th April 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to [email protected]

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.

Job Details

Reference #	19655
Posted on	04 Apr 2024
Closes on	18 Apr 2024 23:55
Location(s)	Christchurch
Expertise	Communications, Education & Training, Information Technology, Project Management
Job level(s)	Experienced, Management
Work type(s)	Fixed term full-time
More details (document)	Research Management Systems Specialist PD.pdf
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