Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Where you'll be working:
Waikato Hospital

The details:
Permanent Part-time - 56 Hours per fortnight - Our office hours are worked from Monday to Friday between 7.00 am pm (We would prefer Monday to Thursday.)

Be part of the national transformation in Health

Bring your research experience and make a difference for trauma patients

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Do you have experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analysis? Do you like writing for publication and presenting sometimes complex information in a compelling way?

Click here to view the position description.
(Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora - Waikato website.)

Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
The Centre is a key part of the Te Manawa Taki Trauma System.

Established in 2010 the System is a network of clinical personnel in each of the five Te Manawa Taki - hospitals who work with trauma patients and their whānau to achieve optimal outcomes and the best experience of quality care.

Our clinicians are supported by a committed central hub service dedicated to helping trauma patients, their whānau and the wider community.

The Research Centre translates data into knowledge.

We identify and monitor trauma issues which can then be addressed by the appropriate people - whether the issues are clinical, systems infrastructure or injury awareness or prevention in nature.

Mōu | About you

To be considered for this role you must have relevant qualifications, experience in the research process for scoping to publication, excellence time management and communication skills and the ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Te iwi Ngakaunui - People at Heart

Whakamana - Give and earn respect

Whakaronga - Listen to me; Talk to me

Mauri Pai - Fair play

Whakapakari - Growing the good

Kotahitanga - Stronger together

It is not very often something happens that is big; like, really big. Big to the point that it will touch the lives of every single person in the country. That is what we are talking about here.

The provision of Health in Aotearoa New Zealand, and how its run is about to change in a big way.


Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand and Te Aka Whai Ora - Māori Health Authority will together shape the delivery of Health services in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come, and will form the core of a modern and integrated service looking after the needs of all our Whānau.

We are dedicated to achieving health equity for Māori and other priority populations. We are a Crown entity and an active partner in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand is guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to upholding the articles.


Here at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Waikato we have a team of 8,000 working across the Waikato where everyone plays a vital role in the care of our patients - directly or non-directly.

Our vision is Healthy People. Excellent Care.

Te Whatu Ora, Waikato serves the largest Māori population and third largest Pacific population in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary, teaching hospitals with over 600 inpatient beds and 22 operating theatres.

Clinical specialities include Women's and Children Services, Cardiology / Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology and Haematology, Surgical services, and Mental Health and Addiction.

Waikato Hospital is the Midland regional referral centre for multiple specialties including trauma surgery, oncology, and neurology.


We are a values-based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population.

Reflecting the population we serve is an important part of the care we deliver to the community. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply. We proactively develop pathways that maximise opportunity for Māori and encourage Māori to apply.

He aha Waikato
Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences.

You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture.

Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand's largest metropolitan inland city.

Hamilton's vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

Learn more about living in the mighty Waikato here

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