Research Officer - Interventional Cardiology

•       World-renowned Cardiovascular Service – Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand! 
•       Permanent Part time Opportunity!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Our Cardiac Services is currently recruiting for a part-time Clinical Research Officer in Interventional Cardiology, 0.6FTE total, to manage trials and projects, including design, initiation, recruitment and follow-up to a standard that meets international best practice, ethics committee requirements and regulatory frameworks. 

This is a varied and challenging role where strong communication and organisational skills are essential.  In this role you will manage work to ensure trials are undertaken on time, and within budget specification.

You will:

• Provide guidance and support so study sponsors to ensure their projects meet the regulatory requirements and legal standards for research within New Zealand
• Educate and provide expert guidance to study sponsors and clinical staff to ensure they understand the importance of research in general terms, and specifics of a clinical trial
• Ensure effective service delivery and communication with clinical staff, study participants, their families/whanau and other people who interact with the service
• Manage study budgets and provide overall program reports and updates on individual project

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The position is primarily based at Auckland City Hospital, an 1165 bed teaching hospital. Approximately 1100 coronary and 250 structural interventional procedures are undertaken at Auckland City Hospital each year. The only public cardiac surgical service in the region is at Auckland City Hospital.

Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand is set in a pristine marine-based environment with a temperate climate and has a population of 1.5 million.  It is a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits.

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For an initial informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Skipper, Operations Manager at sskipper@adhb.govt.nz

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About you

Applicants must have:

•   At least five year’s work experience in nursing or allied health fields with 2-3 years cardiology experience.

•   Computer skills/Microsoft applications – Word, Excel and Outlook 

•   Project management experience and research exposure

•   Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 24th May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aqeela Razvi, Recruitment Consultant at aqeelar@adhb.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.