Mo Tenei Turanga Mahi | About the Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced research manager to provide innovative leadership and coordinated management to the Research Innovation Centre (RIC) at EIT.
The appointing salary for this role will be between $119,000.00 and $149,000.00, dependent on skills and experience.
The Head of Research is based in Te Matau a Maui | Hawkes Bay, reporting to the Executive Dean for the Faculty of Education, Humanities and Health Science and will be responsible for:
Develop and Implement Research Plans: Lead the creation and execution of the annual EIT Research Plan, ensuring alignment with performance targets and objectives.
Resource Management: Negotiate for necessary resources, manage income and expenses, and ensure efficient use of resources to meet RIC targets.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders and ensure effective communication and collaboration within the Institute.
Leadership and Support: Provide leadership and support to RIC staff, including recruitment, orientation, mentorship, and performance management.
Research Strategy and Policy: Lead the research strategy, maintain research policies and procedures, and ensure high-quality research outputs and knowledge exchange.
Research Development and Education: Design and facilitate a research development plan to support researchers across EIT, ensuring they have the necessary resources and training.
He korero mou| About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
A PhD or equivalent level of knowledge.
A strong record of research, particularly in community-centered research, ideally aligned with the EIT Research Strategy areas: Community Health and Wellbeing, Innovative Teaching and Learning, Creativity and Curation, and Sustainable Futures.
Proven experience in leadership and management, preferably within a research context.
Knowledge and experience in working with funding partners, including a strong record of securing research funding.
An understanding of the principles of cultural safety and a commitment to developing a culturally safe working and learning environment, ensuring parity of kaimahi success.
An appreciation of te reo me ona tikanga Maori.
The ability to articulate a research vision and strategy for the development, implementation, and delivery of successful research projects.
Strong planning, organizational, and objective-achievement skills.
The ability to network effectively with public, private, voluntary, iwi, and disability-related agencies.
Excellent interpersonal skills, communication style, and team-working abilities.
A high degree of professional judgment, personal initiative, commitment, and integrity.
The ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with external stakeholders and provide coordinated leadership and support for all staff in the RIC.
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For more information please view the Position Description below.
Mo Matou | About us
EIT a business division of Te Pukenga, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with campus locations in Tairawhiti (Gisborne), Hawkes Bay and Auckland with learning centres located throughout the region.
EIT | Te Pukenga is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our region (including Maori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.
Me pehea te tono | How to apply
As a responsible employer and education provider, EIT | Te Pukenga is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks; Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks.
If this exciting and rewarding role sounds like your next career move then we encourage you to apply.
We will be assessing applications as they come in and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.
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