Research Development Officer
Core
Support researchers in developing rigorous projects and completed outputs through practical guidance, mentorship, and governance oversight.
Role type
Senior Research Development Officer (Researcher Development & Governance)
Builds
Research projects, postgraduate theses, and a connected research community
Domain
Higher Education / Tertiary Education / Research Management
Required skills
Researcher development, postgraduate supervision coordination, project oversight, research ethics and governance, data management, academic quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation (via careerplan.io/jobs/6000000001453200-research-development-officer-at-up-education)
Preferred skills
Doctoral qualification, experience with Māori and/or Pacific research contexts, research ethics committee membership, industry or community research networks
Technologies
Research Management Output System (ROMS)
Responsibilities
Coach researchers through proposal development, methodology, ethics, analysis, writing, and dissemination; Coordinate research and thesis supervision matching; Monitor research milestones and identify risks; Provide guidance on ethics, integrity, approvals, and data management; Maintain research registers and reporting systems; Build capability through workshops and peer learning; Connect researchers with funding and publication opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence