Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers. We have six academic faculties, two large-scale research institutes and a number of professional service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.
Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The Human Health Research Services Platform is hosted by the Liggins Institute and provides a comprehensive range of services to support human health research across the University of Auckland, including data services, statistical support, health economics, research coordination, follow-up research coordination, digital support, and clinic space and nursing support.
The Human Health Research Coordinator (HHRC) is responsible for effectively coordinating human health research studies, collaborating closely with PIs, research nurses, midwives, and other research staff. The HHRC will ensure the delivery of project objectives by coordinating all aspects of clinical research activity, monitoring timelines, regulatory compliance, and reporting to the Team Lead Human Health Research Coordinator. The HHRC will also provide research support, assisting with research methods, protocols, data acquisition, report generation, participant engagement, and other tasks related to the research.
This is a part time (18.75 hours per week), 6 month fixed term position.
This role offers some flexibility across the week, with hours typically arranged to align with participant availability, including late afternoons or early evenings.
The remuneration range for this role is between $62,400 - $77,800 (pro rata for part time hours), depending on skills and experience.
For more information about this role, please refer to the Position Description.
He kōrero mōu | About you
You will bring experience coordinating or supporting human health research studies, with a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research ethics, and data management. You’ll be confident managing project timelines and research protocols, and have excellent communication skills — including the ability to engage warmly and professionally with study participants by phone and in person.
You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in a field such as nursing, public health, science, allied health, social work or education, and you’ll be comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative and multidisciplinary team. A high level of accuracy and ethical awareness is essential, as is a current driver’s licence, as travel to participant visits across Auckland may be required.
Familiarity with REDCap or similar data capture systems, and prior experience in community-based research or clinical trials, would be an advantage.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities.
The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:
- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.
For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 12 August 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
We may close this advert early if we find a suitable applicant and this position will commence as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about this role please get in touch with Elisa Tam for a confidential discussion via elisa.tam@auckland.ac.nz. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.
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Equity
The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz