Research Impact Advisor - Communications

Help turn excellent research into stories, connections and outcomes that matter.

Massey University is seeking a collaborative and communication focused Research Impact Advisor to join our Research Operations team. You will help researchers identify, articulate and communicate the value and impact of their work, while strengthening the University's capability to plan for, capture and demonstrate research impact. This is a full-time permanent position based on our Manawatu campus in Palmerston North.

Mo tenei turanga mahi | About the role

This future-focused role supports researchers at all career stages to bring their work to life and demonstrate how it contributes to real-world change. Working across Research Operations and with colleagues throughout the University, you will provide high-quality advice, practical tools and tailored support that strengthen research engagement, knowledge mobilisation, visibility and impact.

Your responsibilities will include:

• assisting researchers to frame, plan, monitor, evaluate and communicate research impact
• developing practical resources and communications that build research impact capability
• supporting researchers to identify compelling impact narratives and communicate them clearly to diverse audiences
• strengthening the capture and reporting of research engagement, knowledge mobilisation and impact activity
• contributing to improved researcher visibility, research profile and an institution-wide culture of effective impact practice.

Mou | About you

You are an organised, solutions-focused self-starter who enjoys working with others and can translate complex research into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate communications.

You will bring:

• excellent written, verbal, presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate research into compelling communications for diverse audiences
• a strong understanding of research impact, engagement, knowledge mobilisation and evaluation
• knowledge of, or experience in, tertiary education, postgraduate research or research funding environments
• strong relationship-management skills and confidence working across disciplines and organisational boundaries
• the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute positively to a collaborative team

Ko nga hua o te turanga? | What's in it for you?

This is an opportunity to shape how research impact is understood, supported and communicated across Massey University. You will join a collaborative Research Operations team focused on enabling researchers and strengthening research capability, while building relationships across the University and with partners beyond it.

Massey University supports flexible working and a healthy work-life balance, with access to campus facilities and staff benefits. You will also receive up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme, five university holidays each year, and a subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your whanau.

The salary for this position will depend on skills and experience but will be in the range of Grade 7 ($83,818 - $117,788).

If you are research impact savvy, communication focused and motivated by helping others show how research makes a difference, we would welcome your application.

Further enquiries should be directed to Marise Murrie, Manager Research Innovation and Impact at M.D.Murrie@massey.ac.nz.

Desired Skills and Experience

Communication Storytelling Engagement Collaboration Facilitation Influence Consultation Evaluation Analysis Translation Advocacy Strategy Reporting Planning Research Mobilisation Innovation Visibility Relationship-building Facilitation Knowledge-sharing Capability-building Coordination Presentation Stakeholder-management