Research Programmer - Department of Statistics

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Research Programmer - Department of Statistics in Others new

University of Auckland
Full time
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11/07/2026
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Auckland, New Zealand

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, maintain, update, and test bespoke online systems supporting teaching and learning.
Build and maintain production-ready Shiny applications and other R software.
Provide specialist technical support to academic staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Support the infrastructure, software, and specialised computing resources used for teaching and research.
Apply structured software development and testing practices and assess technical risks.
Estimate project effort and contribute to innovative solutions and new technologies.
Collaborate with students, academic staff, and professional staff to improve the department’s digital teaching environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
At least three years’ experience developing and maintaining online systems serving large user communities.
Demonstrated experience building, updating, and testing Shiny applications and other R software.
Experience with the R programming language and packages such as Shiny.
Full-stack web development experience using HTML, JavaScript, PHP, and related frameworks.
Understanding of Docker and container-based systems.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, analytical, problem-solving, technical-risk assessment, and project-estimation skills.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies, platforms, and development methodologies.
Experience deploying containerised applications in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure is highly advantageous.
An interest in educational technology and online learning is advantageous.

Benefits

Permanent part-time employment for 22.5 hours per week.
Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working options and flexible hours.
Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver superannuation scheme.
Five weeks’ annual leave.
Professional development opportunities, discounted parking, generous parental leave, childcare services, discounts, and wellbeing initiatives.
Based at the University of Auckland’s City Campus in central Auckland; applications are due by 22 November 2026, with an ideal start date of February 2027.

University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is a leading research university that fosters innovation, creativity, and critical thinking across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a vibrant learning environment where students, faculty, and staff collaborate to address global challenges and advance knowledge....

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