Respiratory Clinical Trial Associate

About the Company We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, dedicated to providing comprehensive health and disability services to over half a million people in central Auckland, as well as offering regional services for Northland and greater Auckland. Our main facilities include Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Starship Children's Hospital, all located in central Auckland. As part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, we play a crucial role in the daily operations of the national health service, delivering services at the local, district, regional, and national levels. We are committed to honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ensuring culturally safe care for all our patients. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve in our workforce and to achieve equitable health outcomes. About the Role We are currently seeking a full-time Respiratory Clinical Trial Associate to join our Respiratory Research team at Greenlane Clinical Centre for a fixed-term contract of 12 months. In this role, you will be responsible for the organization, planning, and implementation of research activities for assigned clinical trials. You will serve as the primary liaison among clinical trial sponsors, clinical personnel, and study participants, ensuring adherence to Good Clinical Practice principles, which prioritize participant safety and the integrity of research data. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing recruitment, obtaining consent (as delegated), and ensuring protocol delivery for research projects. - Conducting data collection and entry in collaboration with medical and research staff. - Serving as an educational resource for patients and their families regarding the research process. - Ensuring compliance with International Conference of Harmonisation (ICH) and New Zealand Good Clinical Practice (NZ GCP) guidelines throughout the conduct of clinical trials. - Assisting the Respiratory Research team with clinical trial activities, ensuring adherence to Te Toka Tumai's research policies and guidelines. - Participating in the delivery of clinical trial interventions or procedures as directed by the Clinical Research Team Leader and/or Principal Investigators. Requirements To succeed in this role, you will need to interact effectively with clinical trial participants, their families, and a multidisciplinary team while maintaining a professional and proactive approach. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: - A minimum of 2 years of clinical and research experience. - At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. - High proactivity in achieving required targets. - A commitment to quality service delivery. - A postgraduate qualification is desirable. - Being a Registered Health Professional is an advantage. Benefits We understand that work-life balance is essential, and we strive to support our staff by providing various services and benefits. We encourage our employees to take advantage of these offerings while working with Te Toka Tumai Auckland. For more information on the benefits we provide, please click here. How to Apply The application period closes on 7 August 2025 at 11:59 PM (New Zealand Standard Time). To apply, please visit Careers, Health New Zealand, and reference job title ADHB23081. Ensure you include a cover letter and your most recent CV. Your cover letter is an important part of our assessment process, so please emphasize how your experience aligns with the role and the competencies outlined in the position description. If you have any questions about accessibility, encounter technical issues with the online application process, or require information in an accessible format, please reach out to us.