Research Communications Adviser

4 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

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

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

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

We are looking for a **Research Communications Adviser** to join the University’s Central Communications team, to develop and communicate the value, relevance, and excellence of the University’s research to public audiences, key stakeholders and media in alignment with Taumata Teitei, the University’s Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan 2025.

You will be working collaboratively with institute researchers and Large-Scale Research Institute (ABI and Liggins) communications staff to identify and develop story ideas for public audiences that will enhance the University’s research reputation. You will be responsible for identifying key experts who are able to offer expertise, analysis and commentary on major and persistent societal challenges.

This role involves working cross functionally with the central media adviser team, University research centres and faculty research centres to identify research initiatives and expertise relevant to public audiences and key stakeholders. You will be working with the Research Communications Manager to support research communications strategy initiatives.

This is a **full-time** (37.5 hours per week), **permanent** opportunity.
The remuneration for this role is $78,500 - $97,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

**Qualifications**:
**He kōrero mōu | About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Suitable Tertiary Qualification such as Communications, Public Relations or Journalism.
- 5-10 years’ experience as a senior journalist or communications professional, with an eye for a good story and track record in researching and writing long form content.
- Strong, versatile writing skills and an ability to tailor writing styles to different channels.
- Experience writing for web and digital channels.
- Excellent writing, proofreading and fact-checking skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills

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 **25 June 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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