Research Development Officer

Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid
Please note: This hybrid role combines on-campus and work-from-home arrangements. We welcome applicants based in any of the locations listed above to enable on-campus attendance at their local Yoobee campus.
Mō te tūnga | About the role
As our Research Development Officer, you’ll bring Yoobee’s research strategy to life through practical support, visible leadership and consistent follow-through.
Reporting to the Head of Quality, Risk and Academic Governance, with a dotted line to the Head of Programme Development, you’ll work across faculties to help kaimahi (staff) develop research ideas into rigorous projects and completed outputs. You’ll also be a member of our Research and Ethics Committee, contributing to ethical practice and effective research governance.
This is a hands-on role combining researcher development, postgraduate supervision coordination, project oversight and research quality. You’ll build trusting relationships while being comfortable providing constructive feedback, addressing barriers and holding people to agreed commitments.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Coaching and mentoring researchers through proposal development, methodology, ethics, analysis, writing and dissemination.
• Coordinating research and thesis supervision, matching projects and postgraduate research candidates with suitable supervisory expertise and capacity.
• Monitoring research milestones, identifying risks early and helping researchers keep projects moving through to completion.
• Providing practical guidance on research ethics, integrity, approvals, data management and governance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate research registers, supervision records and the Research Management Output System (ROMS), with clear reporting to leadership and governance groups.
• Building research capability and collaboration through workshops, peer learning, seminars, symposiums and communities of practice.
• Connecting researchers with publication, funding, conference and partnership opportunities, and raising the visibility of their work.

Success will mean a growing, connected research community, stronger research outputs and clear processes that support quality, accountability and completion.
Ko wai koe | About you
You’re an experienced researcher who is motivated by helping others develop their capability and achieve meaningful outcomes. You bring sound judgement, a practical approach and the confidence to have constructive conversations while maintaining positive working relationships.
You’ll bring:
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A relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably at master’s level or above, alongside demonstrated experience as an active researcher.
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Experience undertaking, supervising, developing or supporting research within the New Zealand tertiary sector or a comparable research environment.
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Experience supervising or coordinating postgraduate research, theses, dissertations or applied research projects through to completion.
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Experience coordinating supervision across multiple projects or disciplines, balancing expertise, workload and capacity.
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Strong working knowledge of research ethics, integrity, governance and academic quality requirements.
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The ability to coach researchers at different experience levels and translate complex requirements into clear, practical guidance.
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Strong organisation and project management skills, with the ability to maintain progress across competing priorities.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to influence across disciplines and follow through on agreed actions.
A doctoral qualification or equivalent depth of research experience would be advantageous, as would experience contributing to a research ethics committee or similar governance body.
We’d also value an understanding of Te Ao Māori worldviews and approaches to research, experience supporting Māori and/or Pacific research contexts, and established research, industry or community networks.
He aha te take ka hono mai ai? | Why join us?
This is an opportunity to shape how research happens across Yoobee. You’ll work across disciplines, support emerging and experienced researchers, and see the direct impact of your contribution through stronger capability, collaboration and completed research.
The role offers scope to improve research systems and practices, strengthen external connections and help build a research culture where people are supported to produce work they’re proud of.
Yoobee Colleges prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. We are fast movers, action orientated, keen innovators, and quick thinkers who enjoy a workplace that is inspiring and fun.

• Be a driving force for one of NZ’s Largest specialist PTE
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their journey pursuing their education
• Strong commitment to your professional growth & development
• Amazing work culture that is highly collaborative and supportive

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
If you’re passionate about research and helping others succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant research, supervision and researcher development experience. Suitable candidates will be contacted as applications are received.
Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.
We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.