Registered Nurse - Research / Clinical Trials

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Service:   Wellington Blood and Cancer Service Clinical Trials Unit

Contract:  1.0  FTE  Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:30 hours

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role

Are you interested in science, global changes in cancer treatments, and the future of cancer services? If so, this opportunity in our Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre Clinical Trials Unit will be of interest to you! We carry out Phase 1-3 trials and studies on behalf of our sponsors to provide patients with options for treatment to consider where they meet the selection criteria.

Our Clinical Trials Unit has a position available for a Registered Nurse. Our usual hours of work are 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, although at times there may be a need to work outside of these hours to meet project requirements.

We are looking for a curious, tenacious self-starter with an eye for detail, working well independently as well as in a team. If you want to be a part of what cancer treatment could look like in the future, then please read on to find out more.

About the Team/Service Location 

The Clinical Trials Unit is a multi-disciplinary environment, where you’ll be working with professionals across a wide range of services in the medical, pharmaceutical, imaging and laboratory areas, including Trial Sponsors and their representatives. You’ll receive training for each clinical trial, and there’s scope for learning new skills and gaining qualifications

About you

You’re a confident and experienced Registered Nurse, ready to take on the responsibility for new and ongoing clinical trials. You enjoy working independently as well as being part of a team, recognising areas of action and seizing  the opportunity to be proactive or resolve challenges along the way.

• Recent nursing experience in a hospital setting; a background in Medical Oncology or Haematology would be desired but not a necessity 
• Strong interest in clinical trials and research 
• Strong interpersonal skills including being a team player
• Organized, with a high attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Confident and proficient in MS Office applications and database management

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 31st October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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