Research Management Systems Specialist

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time
Te Rōpu Rangahau | Research & Innovation
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand

  • Fulltime 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
  • Two year fixedterm 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.

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.

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.


The closing date for this position is: 18th
April 2024 (midnight, NZ time):

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.

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:

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18 Apr :55- Location(s)

Christchurch- Expertise
Communications, Education & Training, Information Technology, Project Management- Job level(s)
Experienced, Management- Work type(s)
Fixed term full-time

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