Research Funding Adviser

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Do you have strong relationship building and communication skills?

  • Can you work cooperatively and maintain calm under pressure?
  • Have you got strong organisational skills?
Mō Te Herenga Waka - About our University
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart.

This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Our core ethical values are respect, responsibility, fairness, integrity, and empathy. These core ethical values are demonstrated in our commitment to sustainability, wellbeing, inclusivity, equity, diversity, collegiality, and openness. With, and as, tangata whenua, we value Te Tiriti o Waitangi, rangatiratanga, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, whai mātauranga, whanaungatanga, and akoranga.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Research Funding Adviser (RFA) in the newly-formed Research Funding and Strategy Team.


Key responsibilities:

  • Support the University's researchers to prepare and submit high quality research proposals for external and internal funds
  • Assisting academics in preparing budgets and rebudgets
  • Build strong and productive relationships with researchers and university management
  • Explore collaborative opportunities with other providers, partners, and research users
  • Work collaboratively with other RFA's to ensure that opportunities for obtaining external research funding are exploited across all disciplines
  • Work alongside our Kaiārahi Rangahau Māori to ensure researchers give effect to Vision Mātauranga
  • Work with other parts of the Research Office and faculties to develop strategic responses to funding opportunities
Ō pūmanawa - About you

We are looking for people with strong relationship building and communication skills, who can work co-operatively and maintain calm under pressure.

Specialist knowledge in one or more research disciplines and a proven record of securing research revenue in the New Zealand environment may be an advantage, but we are open to applicants from a diverse range of professional backgrounds.

Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team
The Research Funding and Strategy team is a friendly, high-performing, and well-respected team within the University. We have a very strong and supportive team culture and aim to provide a rewarding and fun work environment. The work is diverse and interesting, and the Research Office provides and encourages support for individuals' professional development.
Role Description

Close date for vacancy:
Monday, 19 February 2024.
Important - Application steps and information
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