Clinical Trial Assistant

New Zealand Clinical Research; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Employee referral bonuses

Retail discounts and exclusive deals

Leadership development and learning

AI tools and training to support your

Trans-Tasman career opportunities

Wellbeing and connectedness programmes

Generous leave benefits from day one

Job summary

New Zealand Clinical Research in Auckland is seeking a Clinical Trial Assistant on a full-time fixed-term contract (4–5 months) to support trial teams with participant activities, documentation, and day-to-day study operations, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with Clinical Trial Coordinators and Managers, manage multiple priorities in a structured environment, and contribute to efficient trial delivery while advancing global health through

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant science or health-related qualification.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a structured environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Support participant screening, scheduling, and trial activities.
• Prepare and maintain trial documentation and records.
• Provide day-to-day support to trial teams and participants.
• Coordinate operational and logistical trial requirements.
• Maintain accurate data and ensure audit-ready files.
• Track trial activities and support quality processes.
• Assist participant management throughout active studies.
• Support multiple clinical trials as organisational needs require.
• Follow established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to smooth and efficient trial delivery.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Structured work style

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

Science/Health qualification

Job description

About the Role

Full Time, Fixed-Term 4-5 Months

As a Clinical Trial Assistant, you'll provide vital operational and administrative support to our clinical trial teams, helping ensure studies are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with research protocols. Working closely with Clinical Trial Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers, you'll support participant activities, trial documentation, and day-to-day study operations that contribute to advancing global health.

Key Responsibilities

• Support participant screening, scheduling, and trial activities
• Prepare and maintain trial documentation and records
• Provide day-to-day support to trial teams and participants
• Coordinate operational and logistical trial requirements
• Maintain accurate data and ensure audit-ready files
• Track trial activities and support quality processes
• Assist participant management throughout active studies
• Support multiple clinical trials as organisational needs require
• Follow established protocols and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to smooth and efficient trial delivery

Skills & Experience

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Relevant science or health-related qualification
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a structured environment
• Confidence managing multiple priorities
• Eagerness to learn and grow in clinical research

Benefits

At NZCR, we invest in our people through:

• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Generous employee referral bonuses
• Retail discounts and exclusive deals
• Leadership development and learning pathways
• AI tools and training to support your growth
• Trans-Tasman career opportunities
• Wellbeing and connectedness programmes
• Generous leave benefits from day one

About NZCR

NZCR is New Zealand's leading early-phase clinical research organisation, with research units in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton. With more than 35 years of combined research excellence, we've completed over 750 clinical trials involving 15,000 participants.

We are globally respected for advancing global health and partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help bring potential new medicines to the world. Our people enjoy working here because they're supported to learn, encouraged to collaborate, and empowered to make a meaningful difference through research.

Our Values: We Do What's Right | We're In It Together | We Strive for Excellence | We Find Better Ways

Why Join Us?

Whether you're looking to start your career in clinical research or build on your existing science background, this is an exciting opportunity to learn from experienced research professionals while contributing to studies that have a real impact on patient outcomes worldwide.