Clinical Research Coordinator

1 day ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau Full time

**Clinical Research Coordinator, Kidz First Research**

- **Middlemore Hospital, Permanent Full Time Role (1 FTE)**
- **Senior Nurse Opportunity**
- **Monday-Friday**

**Our Organisation**:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

**About the Role**:
**_ Lead the future of child health research in Aotearoa_**

Were looking for an experienced and passionate **Clinical Research Coordinator** to lead the Kidz First Research nursing team and play a pivotal role in delivering world-class paediatric research that makes a difference for tamariki and whaanau across South Auckland and beyond.

As the Clinical Research Coordinator, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of all Kidz First Research studies, working closely with research leaders, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams. Youll ensure high-quality, culturally safe, and ethically sound clinical research that meets international standards and delivers meaningful outcomes for our communities.

**As a senior nurse leader, you will**:

- Lead and coordinate the Kidz First Research nursing team and associated clinical trials.
- Support the scoping, development, and implementation of both pharmaceutical and investigator-initiated research.
- Liaise with key research partners including Middlemore Hospital Research Office, Aotearoa Clinical Trials, and universities.
- Oversee recruitment, consent, participant management, and reporting processes in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Provide mentorship, education, and performance development for research nursing staff.
- Represent Kidz First in local and international collaborations and maintain strong sponsor and stakeholder relationships.
- Promote excellence in clinical practice, compliance, and patient safety across all research activities.

**About You**:

- NZ Registered Nurse with a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
- 5+ years post registration paediatric nursing experience in NZ.
- Previous experience in clinical research/leading to publication
- Proven leadership experience - ability to lead and coordinate a team.
- Relevant post graduate qualification
- Current Good Clinical Practice Certificate

**Why Join Us?**

- A leadership opportunity at one of Aotearoas leading child health research centres.
- Supportive multidisciplinary environment committed to excellence and innovation.
- Access to professional development, postgraduate study, and research leadership pathways.
- Work that directly contributes to improving health equity for children and families in Counties Manukau.

**Job Number: CMH202516050**

**Application Closes: 27 November 2025

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