Programme Manager

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
  • Full time role at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Building upon our previously successful protein crystallisation prototype development, we are working towards the establishment of streamlined, cost-effective crystallisation facilities and services on commercial space stations.

Using the technology, partnerships, and processes developed in this programme, we will establish a competitive commercial microgravity research industry in New Zealand at the interface between the trillion-dollar global pharmaceutical and aerospace sectors.

The Programme is led by a UC academic at UC in partnership with a team of academics and industry professionals from University of Canterbury, University of Auckland, Arizona State University, Asteria Engineering Consultancy, Intranel Consultancy, Tawhaki Joint Venture, and Axiom Space.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As the Programme Manager for our MBIE Endeavour Research Programme, you will play a pivotal role in managing the team. You will project manage this Programme, coordinate interdisciplinary teams of experts and collaborate with stakeholders, advisory groups, and international partners.

You will monitor and support defined project scopes, objectives, and timelines in relation to MBIE milestones, ensuring progress at different research stages, and manage budgets in consultation with Principal investigators, and other key staff.

You will foster an inclusive and diverse work environment, ensuring the inclusion of Māori perspectives and contributions in line with Vision Mātauranga principles.

You hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as biotechnology, biochemistry, aerospace engineering, or equivalent industry experience. You have:

  • Programme management experience, particularly in leading interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage complex, multi-stage research and development projects.
  • Experience and networks across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and/or aerospace industry are an advantage.
  • Business development experience, especially in relation to biotechnology and/or aerospace tech transfer and commercialisation, is an advantage.
  • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse University administrators and stakeholders, including Māori partners.

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.

The closing date for this position is: 30 th June 2024 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note applications will be reviewed after the close date.

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

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.

Reference # 20779

Posted on 06 Jun 2024

Closes on 30 Jun :55

Location(s) Christchurch

Expertise Administration, Communications, Consulting & Strategy, Education & Training, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Procurement, Project Management, Research & Development

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