Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Full time, one-year fixed term | AUT City Campus
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The New Zealand Policy Research Institute (NZPRI) provides multidisciplinary, inquiry-driven research with social impact at both the national and international level.
Our research groups engage over 70 research experts to provide research that ticks the boxes for both academic rigour, as well as being relevant to policymakers and the community in general.
We place emphasis on a collaborative approach and rank engagement with external stakeholders as a high priority.
The Institute provides commissioned work for a range of external clients, with recent examples including work for the Ministry for Women, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and the Human Rights Commission.
Further information on the Institute can be found through our website at:
Nga haepapa matua | Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
He kōrero mōu | About you
We are seeking a Research Fellow for a fixed-term appointment of one year.
The candidate must have:
Ngā Huanga | Benefits
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your cover letter and CV with your application by clicking the APPLY button.
Ngā Utu | Salary: $80,000 - $112,000 per annum (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)
Tohutoro Mahi | Job Reference: 93529
Te rā aukati | Closing Date: 6th October 2025, 11:55pm
*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week
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