Nurse Coordinator - Gastroenterology Research

CGR Services; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora Waikato is seeking a Nurse Coordinator in Gastroenterology Research to support the initiation and ongoing management of clinical trials. You will coordinate investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality research that aligns with GCP and Te Whatu Ora policies.

The role emphasizes patient enrolment, budget preparation, timely study start‑ups, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communicator with patient-centric approach.
• Experience coordinating care in clinical practice is desirable.
• Previous Gastrointestinal experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Previous Research and clinical trial experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigator-initiated, collaborative and pharmaceutical trials ensuring timely start.
• Prepare resources and documentation to enrol patients onto trials per protocol.
• Develop and negotiate budgets for new and existing trials to ensure financial performance.
• Liaise with collaborative and external organisations.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice, SOPs and Te Whatu Ora Health NZ policies.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Communication

Patient centric

GI knowledge

Research experience

Clinical trials

Team collaboration

Job description

Nurse Coordinator - Gastroenterology Research
* Permanent Full-time
* 80 Hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
* 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

As a Nurse Coordinator, you will contribute to the delivery of highquality gastroenterology research that supports improved health outcomes for our communities. This role plays an important part in ensuring clinical studies are wellcoordinated, culturally safe, and aligned with Te Whatu Ora values and standards. You will work collaboratively with investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams to support the smooth initiation and ongoing management of clinical trials. This is a meaningful opportunity to apply your skills in a research environment committed to excellence, equity, and partnership. You will help uphold Good Clinical Practice and Te Whatu Ora Waikato policies while supporting research that advances knowledge and strengthens care for the people we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate investigator initiated, collaborative and pharmaceutical trials, ensuring all processes required, are completed in a timely manner to commence studies.
• Develops and prepares all necessary resources and documentation to efficiently enrol patients onto clinical trials as per the trial protocol.
• Prepares and negotiates budget for new and existing clinical trials (includes reviewing the draft budget prior to submission to the Sponsor to ensure no study procedures have been missed and adequate treatment times have been allowed). This will help to ensure the ongoing financial performance of clinical studies undertaken within the Unit.
• Contribute to relationships and liaise with collaborative and external organisations.
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Gastroenterology Research Trials Unit's standard operating procedures (SOP) and Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Waikato) policies and procedures.

About the Team / Service

Our well-established Research Department has a commitment to offering patients access to clinical trials for multiple gastrointestinal and liver conditions. We pride ourselves on achieving high enrolment.

About you

• Excellent time management and works well independently.
• Excellent communicator.
• Having had experience in coordination of care in their clinical practice, is desirable.
• Work inclusively with others and has a patient centric approach.
• Previous Gastrointestinal experience will be an advantage, but is not essential.
• Previous Research experience is essential.
• Previous clinical trial experience is essential.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani.Kulkarni at [e-mail].