Job Description

• Are you a motivated individual interested in an 18 month, fixed-term role?
• Do you have a relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent professional experience?
• Have you got an understanding of Kaupapa Māori Research and Te Triti o Waitangi?

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Kairuruku - Research Assistant to join Te Tātai Hauora o Hine - National Centre for Women’s Health Research Aotearoa on an 18-month fixed-term, full-time contract. This is a position based at Pipitea Campus.

Key responsibilities:

• Undertake administration activities directly related to research project meetings and research activities (as detailed in the Role Description).
• Provide support to the project managers, including but not limited to supporting data collection and collation; supporting the provision and co-ordination of resources; supporting the up-keep of project-related documentation across projects.
• Attend relevant research project meetings including face to face and virtual.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

You will be a motivated individual with the relevant skills who can take the initiative, have excellent time management and can work independently but also collaborate as a team member.

Key requirements:

• A tertiary qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding of kaupapa Māori research.
• Interest in contributing to work that seeks to advance knowledges and upholds mana, whakapapa, and the aspirations of whānau for healthy futures.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good computer skills in using Microsoft applications.

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Close date for vacancy: 28 June 2026.

Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role please get in touch with Elizabeth Cherry (Elizabeth.cherry@vuw.ac.nz).

How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.

We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here.

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