Research Assistant

Summary

Join the MAI Promising Futures research project as a part-time Research Assistant! This 12-month, remote position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to kaupapa Māori research at a national level. You will support the project's research, communications, events, and operational activities, working closely with the Project Manager and wider research team. The role involves coordinating project tasks, supporting research activities, assisting with research outputs, and contributing to administrative tasks. A postgraduate research qualification (Master's preferred) and experience in qualitative research are required. The remuneration range is $62,400–$77,800 per annum (pro rata).

Requirements

• A postgraduate research qualification (Master’s degree preferred)
• Experience in qualitative research, including literature reviews and data analysis
• Familiarity with ethics processes and research data management
• Excellent communication skills, including writing for academic and general audiences
• Confidence with scheduling, project coordination, and digital tools (e.g. Zoom, Outlook, reference managers)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating day-to-day project tasks including ethics applications, documentation, scheduling and communications
• Supporting research activities such as literature reviews, scoping reviews, and data collection
• Assisting with the preparation of research outputs including academic publications, reports, and website content
• Drafting newsletters and updating project communications channels in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Supporting the organisation of travel, hui, workshops, retreats, the advisory board meetings and other project-related events
• Contributing to administrative tasks including budgeting, reimbursements and supplier coordination, minute taking for meetings
• Maintaining detailed records and ensuring the project stays on track and on budget

Preferred Qualifications

• Some knowledge of te reo Māori and/or kaupapa Māori research approaches (an advantage, but not essential)
• A thoughtful, values-led working style and commitment to equity and cultural safety