Lead Clinical Research Coordinator - Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Auckland's Regional Cancer and Blood Service

• Exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth in Cancer and Blood Research.
• Make a meaningful impact on cancer research outcomes.
• Join a dynamic, cutting-edge team of clinical researchers.
• Two permanent, full-time positions available at Auckland City Hospital.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Auckland's Regional Cancer and Blood Service at Auckland City Hospital is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a diverse population of around 1.7 million people. As part of our team, you will play an integral role in advancing clinical research, working alongside a dynamic and passionate group of clinical research professionals. Together, we are committed to ensuring novel therapies and clinical trials are available to patients in Auckland and across Aotearoa.

Cancer and Blood Research offers people living with cancer and their whānau opportunities to participate in high-quality clinical, translational, and observational research, all aimed at improving clinical outcomes.

We are excited to announce two available positions for the role of Lead Clinical Research Coordinator within our Cancer and Blood Research division. You may apply for either of the following positions based on your experience and interests:

1. Lead Clinical Research Coordinator – Decentralised Clinical Trials Project Lead - Cancer and Blood Research
• Lead and manage decentralised clinical trials within the Cancer and Blood Research program.
2. Lead Clinical Research Coordinator – Cancer and Blood Research
• Oversee clinical trial activities and ensure high-quality standards within the Cancer and Blood Research division.

When applying, you will have the option to indicate your preference for either position.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Take responsibility for the coordination of clinical research trials in collaboration with investigators and other team members within the Directorate.
• Ensure trials are conducted ethically and in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) standards.
• Contribute to the feasibility, setup, and recruitment of clinical research trials, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Provide leadership and mentorship, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the Research Team with a focus on staff support.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical team to facilitate the conduct of clinical research.
• Have opportunities to develop skills related to project management and quality improvement.

Both positions are permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), based at Te Toka Tumai Auckland City Hospital.

To view the full requirements of the roles please see the position description

For further information about the role and service, please contact Joanne Lim, Research Operations Manager at JoanneL@adhb.govt.nz

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

We’re looking for candidates with strong clinical research experience, ideally in Oncology or Haematology, and a proven ability to lead and mentor in a research setting. If you have the vision, energy, and passion to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful in this position you will;

• Be committed to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• Have a strong understanding of clinical trial activity and conduct
• Demonstrate experience in mentoring, training and/or developing others 
• Have proven capacity/operational service delivery and planning experience
• Take ownership and accountability and displays energy, initiative and follows through to achieve goals and meet targets
• Is passionate about creating opportunities for patients and shaping clinical practice

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 Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora 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

Please submit your application online, please include a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation to apply. 

Please note: you must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of the application.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Cowley - Recruitment Consultant at jadec@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.