- Fixed term (12 months) Respiratory Clinical Trial Associate Position
- Fulltime 40 hours per week) opportunity
- Based at Greenlane Clinical Centre
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
We are looking for a fulltime Respiratory Clinical Trial Associate for the Respiratory Research team, based at Greenlane Clinical Centre.
The clinical trial associate is responsible for the overall organisation, planning and implementation of research activities for assigned clinical trials. They are the liaison between clinical trial sponsors, clinical personnel and study participants and are responsible for ensuring the primary principles of Good Clinical Practice (protection of the participant and the attainment of valid and reproducible data) are adhered to at all times. The Clinical Trial Associate provides support services to clinicians involved in direct patient care during research trials, facilitating smooth trial operations and data integrity. The position is patient facing and will involve clinical assessment guided by the clinical study protocol and as delegated by the principal investigator.
The clinical trial associate will:
- Be responsible for recruitment, consent (as delegated) and protocol delivery for research projects.
- Be responsible for conducting data collection and data entry, for identified research projects in consultation with medical and research staff as appropriate.
- Act as an educational resource for patients and relatives regarding the conduct of research
- Ensure adherence to and knowledge of International Conference of Harmonisation (ICH) and New Zealand Good Clinical Practice (NZ GCP) guidelines when undertaking clinical trials, as well as any relevant guidelines relevant to observational research practice.
- Provide assistance to the Respiratory Research team with clinical trial activities, in particular to specific assigned studies ensuring Te Toka Tumai’s research policies and guidelines are adhered to.
- The Clinical Trial Associate, as directed by the Clinical Research Team Leader and/or Principal Investigators, is involved in the delivery of clinical trial interventions or procedures related to the research being undertaken.
For further details, please refer to the position description here
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
In this role, you will be interacting effectively with clinical trial participants, their families and the multidisciplinary team while demonstrating a professional and proactive approach to all interactions.
- 2+ years of clinical and research experience.
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience
- Good organisations skills and be able to work autonomously, as well as part of the team.
- High proactivity in your approach to reaching the required targets
- Commitment to Quality Service delivery
- Post graduate qualification is desirable
- Being a Registered Health Professional is an advantage
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Health New Zealand leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
For more information on what we offer, please click here.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Advertising closes: 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm (New Zealand standard time).
Apply now at Careers, Health New Zealand quoting job title and reference number ADHB23081. Please attach a Cover Letter and your latest CV. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the role and to the competencies listed in the position description.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact Pieter Erasmus, Recruitment Consultant via pieter.erasmus@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
Please note: to be shortlisted for the role applicants would need to have work rights in NZ such as Residency, Citizenship, or Work visa without conditions