Clinical Research Assistant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Waikato Hospital
• Part time, permanent position
• Join a specialty Cancer and Chronic Conditions Research team to support a portfolio of sponsored, collaborative and Investigator-led, Phase Ib-III Oncology, Haematology and Renal clinical trials.

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

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Assistant, or the right candidate with the relevant skills and motivation to move into this role. Preference will be given to an applicant with clinical research or laboratory experience.

As a Clinical Research Assistant, the key areas of this role are:

• Accurate clinical trial data entry and documentation
• Maintaining essential documents
• Handling of research blood samples and other biological specimens
• Administrative tasks related to clinical trial conduct
• Following Good Clinical Research Practice and relevant regulatory guidelines

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About the Team/Service

We are a team of Nurse Coordinators, Research Coordinators/Assistants, and a Finance/Administration Coordinator. We work closely with the Medical Oncologists, Haematologists and Renal Physicians with Cancer and Chronic Conditions, the multidisciplinary team, trial sponsors and Clinical Research Organisations.

About you

As a Clinical Research Assistant, you will need to be a hard-working team player with excellent time management skills, the ability to problem solve and work under pressure when required.

The right candidate will be welcomed into a supportive team of experienced research staff, provided with an orientation package and given the opportunity to grow and develop.

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 18 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne Liggins at anne.liggins@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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