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• Exciting opportunity to be a part of a busy and growing research team and to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their whanau
• Full orientation and ongoing support in a friendly team environment
• Permanent full-time position based in Auckland City Hospital

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

Te Puriri o Te Ora - Aucklands Regional Cancer and Blood Service based at Auckland City Hospital is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people. You will be joining a busy, dynamic and diverse team of clinical research professionals who strive to ensure that novel therapies and clinical trials are available to our patient population both here in Auckland and across Aotearoa.

We are looking for a motivated and proactive Research Assistant to be part of a fast-growing research team, providing administrative support, finance tracking, and assisting with trial-specific research tasks. The role offers variety and challenge, with opportunities for learning and advancement. This is an ideal entry position for someone who is looking to pursue a career in clinical research.

The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), based at Te Toka Tumai Auckland City Hospital.

Please click here for the position description

About Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Kia ora from our team!

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our Regional Cancer and Blood Services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Based at Te Papakāinga Atawhai o Tāmaki (Auckland City Hospital), Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the leading provider of cancer care across Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, serving over two million people. We are home to Aotearoas largest oncology unit and provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Cancer and Blood Research, Genetic Health, the National Gastrointestinal Cancer Service, and specialist cancer psychological and social support.

The values that underpin Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all people including our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all whānau.

For more information about the story of Te Pūriri o Te Ora click here.

For more information on living and working in Tāmaki Makaurau click here.

About You

The ideal applicant will have had recent experience in the health sector along with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. You will possess exceptional organisational skills and be able to use your initiative. The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team is essential as is a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so we are better positioned to understand and support our communities. We welcome applications from our 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.
If you have any accessibility or technical issues with your application, please contact Jade Cowley, Recruitment Consultant, at jadecowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with interviews before the closing date.