Research Impact Advisor - Communications

Job Title: Research Impact Advisor - Communications

Department: Research Operations

Location: Manawatū campus, Palmerston North

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

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 Manawatū campus in Palmerston North.

Mō tēnei tūranga 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 institutionwide culture of effective impact practice.

Mōu | 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 ngā hua o te tūranga? | 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 whānau.

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.