Ethics & Regulatory Coordinator

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an Ethics and Regulatory Coordinator in the Ethics & Integrity Team to administer and facilitate regulatory approvals and ethics applications, systems and committees, which includes the University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee (UAHPEC), Auckland Health Research Ethics Committee (AHREC), Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) and the University of Auckland Biological Safety Committee (UABSC).

Examples of key responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to all Ethics Committees, including preparing and distributing Agendas, writing detailed Minutes and other papers, and completing follow-up actions from Committee meetings as required, including preparing letters to applicants with Committee decisions.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge of Ethics Review Manager (Ethics RM) and provide guidance to applicants with managing their applications in Ethics RM.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills through relationship management, advocacy and negotiation within the ethics team, with the relevant Ethics Committee members or with stakeholders in the wider University.

Please note that this is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week, fixed-term opportunity for 14 months with a salary range of $58,300 - $72,700 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.  

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be effective in this role you should have the following:

• Tertiary qualification plus 4-5 years’ administrative experience in a complex organisation working with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels on detailed applications, correspondence or reports. 
• An affinity with ethical principles as they relate to research and the ability to communicate that understanding (including complex ideas) in a clear and coherent fashion.
• The ability to interpret information and display sound judgement.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Computer literate with knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programmes.
• Proven time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's leading University and maintains significant computational, laboratory, and analytic facilities. Auckland is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks' annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 23/11/2024 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

Please note that we may close the advertisement earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

Please reach out to Madhavi Manchi - [email protected]  or Emily [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

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