Database Manager

Database Manager - National Child Cancer Network

• Part-time position (0.3 – 0.5 FTE, 12-20 hours per week)
• Fixed-term position until June 2027, with the potential for an extension.
• Grafton location – the ideal candidate will be Auckland-based, however, we welcome applications from across New Zealand.

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

Working as part of the National Child Cancer Network Team, the Database Manager is responsible for managing the New Zealand Children’s Cancer Registry (NZCCR) and the Late Effects Assessment Programme (LEAP) Database. This position plays a critical role in supporting research and analysis of the NZCCR.

The NZCCR holds verified demographic and treatment information for children diagnosed with cancer in New Zealand. Analysis of the NZCCR is central to evaluating the health outcomes for these children. This includes identifying the full spectrum of cancers diagnosed, tracking improvements in child cancer survival rates, and assessing for any disparities in outcomes. The registry is also used to conduct incidence and survival reporting of childhood cancer, to benchmark our outcomes against other countries, and to inform service planning.

The Database Manager work is varied and meaningful. Your role will contribute directly to our understanding of childhood cancer in New Zealand, helping to improve the quality of services for affected children and their families/whānau.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Child Cancer Network (NCCN) is a small, high performing team based in Grafton. The NCCN provides national oversight and clinical leadership for child cancer services in New Zealand. It brings together health professionals and stakeholder organisations to foster collaboration and unite efforts to drive service development, equity of outcomes and continual quality improvement.

The NCCN, which is hosted by Starship Children’s Health, receives its funding from and reports directly to Te Aho o Te Kahu | Cancer Control Agency.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in health science, social science, data science, computer science, or equivalent level of ability/experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in a similar role in health/social services sector, or health research
• An ability to manage large amounts of health data
• An understanding of data governance, data sovereignty and data
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to understand the needs of researchers in relation to data collection
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience of using databases and IS Systems

To speak with someone from the service around this exciting role, please contact Amy Carter – National Programme Manager-NCCN, on ACarter@adhb.govt.nz

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

We’ll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as they come in, so the position may close before the listed deadline. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ tab below, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role and attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

If you have any accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Anel Foord, Recruitment Consultant at Anel.Foord@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz quoting ADHB23131 to discuss how we can best support your application.