Research Services Adviser - Māori

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting Fixed-Term opportunity for an individual passionate about supporting research and researchers through a kaupapa Māori lens. This is a full-time, fixed-term role, ending on 03/06/2025.

As an adviser within Ngā Ratonga Manaaki Rangahau o Te Tumu Herenga, you will provide specialist guidance and support for researchers, doctoral candidates and post-graduate students engaged in research.  You will provide this support from a Māori perspective, including Māori research methodologies, Mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori, aligned with the University’s strategic research goals in Taumata Teitei.

The role is primarily an on-campus in-person role but has the flexibility to work from home two days per week.

We are actively engaged in working partnering with our Kaiārahi and Te Pou Rāhui, our Māori staff network, to strengthen our knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, te reo me ōna tikanga, and te ao Māori. We are looking for people who also value these and who are keen to learn.

The salary range for this role is $68,600 - $84,700 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. 

Please view the position description for more information. 

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

You will be working with a team of advisers committed to supporting researchers across the university to develop and improve the skills they need to be successful.

The Research Services team offers a broad range of support to researchers, doctoral candidates and post-graduate students. Our services encompass support for publishing strategies including open access and research data management, finding and managing information, and advice around the use of metrics and research profiles.

We provide advice via online resources, consultations, and a programme of Research Skills workshops.  We also partner with other research support service divisions across the University.

He korero mōu | About You

We are looking for people who are passionate about providing support to staff and research students and who can bring creative thinking into our team.

You will have a degree qualification in Māori or indigenous studies, information management, information science or relevant discipline.  You will be comfortable working in a blended service environment and be willing to learn new skills. You will be enthusiastic, innovative and enjoy working and collaborating as part of a team to meet our priorities.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important skills

You will be able to demonstrate some, or all, of the following:

• Understanding and knowledge of tikanga and te reo Māori, or working towards this.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application to research in tertiary and/or other sectors.
• Knowledge of data sovereignty issues relating to Māori and indigenous research.
• Knowledge of Māori and other indigenous research methodologies.
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking, ability to generate ideas to solve local problems and recommend improvements to current work practices.
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills, and a desire to learn.
• Ability to see things from another person’s perspective and actively seek out and act on feedback to improve knowledge, skills and behaviour. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by Sunday 5 May 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Donna MacColl at [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications via email.

He waka eke noa

We are all in this together

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz