Research Nurse - Fixed Term

• Research Nurse - Respiratory Research
• Waikato Hospital, 12 month contract 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 Research Nurse, you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality respiratory research that supports improved health outcomes for our communities. This role plays an important part in ensuring clinical studies are well‑coordinated, 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:

• Support investigator initiated, collaborative and pharmaceutical trials, ensuring all processes required, are completed in a timely manner to commence studies.
• Assist in the preparation of all necessary resources and documentation to efficiently enrol patients onto clinical trials as per the trial protocol
• Contribute to relationships and liaise with collaborative and external organisations.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Respiratory 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 patient’s access to clinical trials for multiple respiratory conditions. We pride ourselves on achieving high enrolment. 

About you

Ideally you will bring experience working in a clinical, research, or health‑related environment, with a solid understanding of trial protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). You are organised, detail‑focused, 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 Respiratory experience will be an advantage, but is not essential
• Previous clinical trial experience is ideal but not 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 31 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact at Leeann.Shaw@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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