Clinical Trial Nurse Coordinator

• Waikato Hospital, Clinical Trial Nurse Coordinator
• Full time, permanent
• Join a specialty Cancer and Chronic Conditions Research team to support a portfolio of sponsored, collaborative and Investigator-led, Phase Ib-III Oncology and Haematology clinical trials.
• This is a great opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a senior position, who has completed or is enrolled to complete a postgraduate qualification. Preference will be given to an applicant with Oncology/Haematology and/or clinical research experience.

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 Clinical Trial Nurse Coordinator, the key areas of this role are:

• Clinical and holistic patient care through enrolment, treatment and follow-up across a variety of clinical trials
• Completion of Ethics, regulatory, legal and budget requirements in conjunction with the start-up team and research coordinators/assistants
• To develop, prepare and maintain documentation for clinical trials according to the protocol, and oversee the completion of case report forms
• Timely reporting of serious adverse events and communication of relevant safety information
• To provide education and act as a resource to patients, whanau and the healthcare team

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About the Team/Service

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

About you

As a Nurse Coordinator, 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. You will need to hold a current practising certificate with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a minimum of 3 years post graduate experience, and have completed or be enrolled to complete a postgraduate qualification. Additional requirements for this role include experience in managing projects or quality improvement activities, and confidence in using Microsoft applications.

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 6 April 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.