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Kairuruku Tuarua / Assistant Research Fellow - Marketing

CompanyUniversity of Otago
LocationDunedin
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 2, 2026
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About the Role

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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING | TE MĀTAURANGA TOKOKA
OTAGO BUSINESS SCHOOL| TE KURA PAKIHI

Mō te tīma | About our team

The University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is one of New Zealand’s largest and most research-intensive universities ranked in the top 1%25 in the QS World University ranking. The Department of Marketing is part of the AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited Otago Business School, a leading business school in Australasia.

The Department of Marketing fosters a dynamic environment with thriving Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD programmes. Like the wider University, the Department is research-intensive while remaining strongly student-focused, delivering a holistic learning experience that develops critical thinking and informed engagement. Our staff bring a broad range of academic expertise and practical industry experience to the Department of Marketing, drawn from both New Zealand and internationally.

We are committed to working closely with iwi and Māori organisations, and mātauraka Māori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution. We especially value our relationship with Ngai Tahu, the mana whenua within their takiwā of Te Waipounamu, and the University’s principal Treaty partner.

Te mahi | The role

We are seeking a Kairuruku Tuarua / Assistant Research Fellow to help facilitate focus groups with Māori stakeholders as part of a Community Participatory Research study exploring the feasibility of AI technology for monitoring fall risk among older adults.

Key responsibilities include:
•    Co-facilitating focus groups with Māori older adults, healthcare professionals, and members of community organisations (e.g. ACC, Aged Concern).
•    Collating and reporting quantitative data.
•    Assist with qualitative data analysis.
•    Transcribing and conducting thematic analysis of Māori focus group data.
•    Assisting with the preparation of stakeholder reports and contributing to the authorship of journal articles for publication.

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Your skills and experience

The successful candidate will be organised, able to work well under pressure, and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. They will also have:
•    Postgraduate research expertise in Psychology, Marketing, Health Management or Public health or a related area.
•    Experience working or volunteering with Māori communities.
•    Experience conducting qualitative interviews and/or focus groups.
•    Experience with qualitative data analysis.
•    Experience working with government agencies and stakeholder groups would be advantageous.
•    Experience with or understanding of AI technologies and/or digital health would be advantageous.

Commitment to upholding values, tikanga, kawa and traditions as guided by Ngāi Tahu, as mana whenua in the region and broad knowledge of the cultural traditions of other iwi/hapū.

Pūroko | Further details

This is a part-time (0.16 FTE), fixed term position for one year located in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $62,496 to $84,125 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, please contact Helen Owen, via the contact details below.

Tono | Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2600399 will close on Thursday, 12 March 2026
Additional Information 

Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Contact: Helen Owen

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Key Skills
Focus Group FacilitationQuantitative Data CollatingQualitative Data AnalysisTranscriptionThematic AnalysisStakeholder ReportingJournal Article AuthorshipOrganizationAttention To DetailPostgraduate ResearchWorking With Māori CommunitiesQualitative Interviewing
Categories
Science & ResearchHealthcareMarketingEducation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves co-facilitating focus groups with Māori older adults and healthcare professionals for a study on AI technology for fall risk monitoring, alongside collating quantitative data and assisting with qualitative analysis.
📋Job Type
fixed term
💰Salary Range
NZ$62,496 - NZ$84,125
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
7
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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