Convener of the Human Ethics Committee

• Do you have a passion for research ethics?
• Are you interested in a three-year secondment at 0.4FTE?
• Can you skilfully chair a committee of your peers, and work collegially with professional staff?

Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is a global-civic university with our marae at our heart. This iho draws off our heritage and is further defined by our tūrangawaewae, in particular Wellington, Aotearoa, and the Asia-Pacific, all of which are expressed in our position as Aotearoa New Zealand's globally ranked capital city university.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

The Convenor provides leadership of the University’s human ethics policies, procedures and approval processes for human ethics research. It is a visible role that provides advice and manages any issues and complaints as they arise and ensures that the University’s research meets high ethical standards. The role holder works closely with the Ethics Advisers and the Manager, Research Ethics and Integrity in Te Tari Rangahau - Research Office.

Applications are invited from academic staff within the University who have experience of chairing committees and who have been on an ethics committee previously at this, or another University.

The role is 0.4 FTE and your Tumuaki - Head of School must support your application.

Ō pūmanawa - About you

Key Requirements:

• Hold an academic position within the University.
• Have a strong interest in responsible research, ethics and integrity.
• Be skilled at chairing academic committees to reach consensus decisions.

Role Description - Click to see further information

Please download and submit this expression of interest form with your application.

Close Date for Vacancy: 6 October 2024. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa.

Contact Details for Vacancy: For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Liz Prendergast, Director of the Research Office (liz.prendergast@vuw.ac.nz). But applicants should follow all steps listed below.

Important - Application Steps and information

Download and complete the University Application Form, (Convener of the Human Ethics Committee #1951). Then, please combine your cover letter, CV and the University Application Form into a single file (preferably in pdf format). Click Apply and follow the process to enter your contact details and attach your combined file (CV, cover letter and the University application form) using the “CV/Resume” button.

If you are unable to combine your documents or have further supporting documents, please email these to erecruit@vuw.ac.nz stating the reference number and position title from the advert in the subject line.