Administration Assistant -Research

• 2 days per week
• East Tamaki
• Fixed term - December 2025

Reporting to the Director of Research and Enterprise this is a varied role supporting research administration and processes at MIT based at our Otara campus.   

We are seeking a level-headed administrator who can think on their feet and juggle a wide range of administration activities, and processes across all levels of the organisation. You will need to be proactive, tenacious, and self-managing with strong organisational skills to provide outstanding administrative support to our Research Office.

Key duties include:

• Coordination of research meetings, minutes, research funding applications and contract administration of research projects.
• Travel Coordination
• Procurement and financial administration
• Coordination of research workshops, seminars, and conferences
• Research Records Management and Reporting
• Monitoring course work, where research ethics is required and research compliance administration

Your ideal background:

Experience working the Tertiary sector with exposure to research administration would be desirable. It is essential you bring proven proficiency with English Language in both written and verbal communications and enjoy tasks that require a strong attention to detail and include complex compliance processes that you will need to learn and administer.

At MIT you will work with people who are passionate about the positive impact we make to the communities we serve.  We offer a work environment which values genuine people who care for others, are well-connected, open and approachable and strive for excellence in all that we do. 

If you pride yourself on your administration skills and like to take ownership and are tenacious to ensure things get done APPLY NOW!

If you would like any further information, please email Ali [email protected]

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Job Reference: 28390

Applications close:  Friday, 29th March, 2024