Research Operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

Company Description
**Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland**

Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau is a new initiative that is being established at the city campus, hosted at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI). Our goal is to grow the MedTech ecosystem within the University - and nationally to bring new medical devices and digital health innovations to market that improve health and wellbeing for New Zealanders. Our vision is to achieve equitable distribution of health benefits, education, employment and business opportunities in this growth sector.

**Job Description**:
**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

The focus of this role is to lead the establishment and ongoing optimisation of the operational aspects of the Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau strategy. You are responsible for establishing effective business operations, research management and development, professional research support services, and managing external and internal relationships.

The Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau Directors and/or the project steering committee are the key customers and will provide direction to the Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau Operations Manager. The Operations Manager role is fully committed to Medtech-iQ Tāmaki Makaurau.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term position for two years.
Remuneration $98,000 - $113,000 dependant on experience.

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

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**

The emphasis during this establishment phase is to build capability, scale existing activities, initiate new ways of working and critical partnerships to consolidate the University’s research in MedTech. In time, the operation will be re-located across the Grafton and Newmarket campus. This creates the conditions for a vibrant, physically connected hub providing cutting-edge MedTech innovation, incubator, and support services, with close proximity to Auckland hospital clinical collaborators, partners, and companies.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**

You will be an adaptable manager who can cope with change and handle uncertainty whilst driving new innovative ways of working and creative solutions. Experience in setting up a new business unit, department or operation will be valuable. You are resilient, a strong communicator, and comfortable with both taking direction and working autonomously. You are focused and able to define, set and achieve team goals.
- You will have comprehensive experience managing financials and business operations
- You will have a strong track record of programme management
- You will have a thorough understanding of funding or investment opportunities
- You will have experience in leading a team
- You will be able to engage at all levels, including senior management, academia, government providers and community stakeholders.
- A good knowledge or experience of public involvement in strategic development and delivery will be valuable.

Additional Information
**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 itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

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

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

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of 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 **1st May 2023** to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

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