Nurse Coordinator - Gastroenterology Research at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Nurse Coordinator - Gastroenterology Research
• Waikato Hospital, Permanent Full-time 80 Hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Nurse Coordinator, you will contribute to the delivery of highquality gastroenterology research that supports improved health outcomes for our communities. This role plays an important part in ensuring clinical studies are wellcoordinated, culturally safe, and aligned with Te Whatu Ora values and standards. You will work collaboratively with investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to support the smooth initiation and ongoing management of clinical trials.

This is a meaningful opportunity to apply your skills in a research environment committed to excellence, equity, and partnership. You will help uphold Good Clinical Practice and Te Whatu Ora Waikato policies while supporting research that advances knowledge and strengthens care for the people we serve.

Key responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate investigator initiated, collaborative and pharmaceutical trials, ensuring all processes required, are completed in a timely manner to commence studies.
• Develops and prepares all necessary resources and documentation to efficiently enrol patients onto clinical trials as per the trial protocol
• Prepares and negotiates budget for new and existing clinical trials (includes reviewing the draft budget prior to submission to the Sponsor to ensure no study procedures have been missed and adequate treatment times have been allowed). This will help to ensure the ongoing financial performance of clinical studies undertaken within the Unit
• Contribute to relationships and liaise with collaborative and external organisations.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Gastroenterology Research Trials Unit's standard operating procedures (SOP) and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Waikato) policies and procedures

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About the Team/Service

Our well-established Research Department has a commitment to offering patients access to clinical trials for multiple gastrointestinal and liver conditions. We pride ourselves on achieving high enrolment. 

About you

You will bring experience working in a clinical, research, or healthrelated environment, with a solid understanding of trial protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). You are organised, detailfocused, and confident managing documentation, timelines, and communication across multidisciplinary teams. Positive attitude and is team focused

• Excellent time management and works well independently
• Excellent communicator
• Having had experience in coordination of care in their clinical practice, is desirable
• Work inclusively with others and has a patient centric approach.
• Previous Gastrointestinal experience will be an advantage, but is not essential
• Previous Research experience is essential.
• Previous clinical trial experience is essential.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 9 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.