Research Assistant

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora – Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Service:    Wellington Blood and Cancer Clinical Trials Unit

Contract:  1 year fixed-term, part-time (20 hours a week)

Salary: $32,813- $39,198

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Research Assistant to join our Clinical Trials Unit. In this vital role, you will work closely with the nursing team to support the clinical trial process, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality research. This flexible part-time role offers 20 hours per week, with working hours between 08:00 and 16:30, Monday to Friday.

You will provide timely and professional administrative assistance and complete other trial-related tasks that do not require specialized nursing knowledge or skills. All tasks will be performed under the guidance and delegation of the ACNM, Team Leader, and Research Nurse/Study Coordinator.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in clinical research, apply today!

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

You’ll be working in a multi-disciplinary environment, working with professionals across a wide range of services in the medical, pharmaceutical and laboratory areas, including Trial Sponsors and their representatives. You’ll receive training to manage the clinical trial administration, and there’s scope for learning new skills and gaining qualifications.

Moū – About you

Experience and skills we are looking for:

• Previous experience in an Administrative role.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, and web-based communication.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with technology.

Knowledge of the healthcare or clinical trials environment is a plus.

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capital and Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

We do not accept applications via email. Click “apply now” button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed