Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

The Liggins Institute is a Large-Scale Research Institute at the University of Auckland. The Human Health Research Services Platform, hosted by the Liggins Institute, is a university-wide platform responsible for providing supporting and delivering on research across the human health spectrum.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are seeking a Human Health Research Coordinator to join our team at the Liggins Institute. This role is pivotal in coordinating human health research studies, working closely with Principal Investigators, research nurses, midwives, and other research staff to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives.

You’ll be responsible for managing clinical research activities, monitoring timelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting participant engagement. This is a dynamic role that offers variety and the opportunity to contribute to impactful research that improves health outcomes across New Zealand.

This position is to provide parental leave cover and is offered as a part-time (22.5 hours per week), fixed-term position for up to 12 months, with the possibility of additional hours depending on team and project needs.

The salary range for this role is $66,801 – $77,800 depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

You will be part of a dedicated team of Human Health Research Coordinators within the Human Health Research Services Platform. The team supports a range of research groups across the Institute, providing coordination and operational expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality human health research outcomes.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You’ll be someone who thrives in a collaborative research environment and brings a proactive, detail-oriented approach to project coordination. You’ll have a solid foundation in clinical research and be confident managing multiple tasks, engaging with participants, and supporting research teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Your understanding of the New Zealand healthcare and maternity system will be a valuable asset in navigating study protocols and ethics processes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. nursing, public health, allied health or science)
• 2–3 years’ experience in clinical research, ideally around clinical trials
• Strong project coordination skills, with the ability to manage timelines, documentation, and communication across multiple studies
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling, reporting, and participant engagement
• Experience preparing and submitting ethics applications and working within regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of the New Zealand healthcare and maternity system, including familiarity with clinical environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage a diverse network of stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 20 November 2025 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please reach out to Elisa Tam via  [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz