Research Database Manager, Northern - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

Research Database Manager, Northern - Planning, Funding & Outcomes

• Permanent, full-time position based in our Northern Region

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

As Research Database Manager, you will play a vital role in enabling high-quality, ethical, and efficient health research across the Northern region. You'll work collaboratively with researchers, biostatisticians, and national research teams to design, implement, and manage research data management platforms — including tools such as REDCap, SQL, and other electronic data capture systems. Your work will ensure data is collected, stored, and analysed effectively, supporting the integrity and success of research projects that contribute to better health outcomes and greater equity. You will also provide research advice on study design, protocols, and analysis plans, facilitate research data governance, and promote best practice in data management across all research activities. This role offers the opportunity to lead improvements in research systems and support the delivery of the organisation's Research Strategy while upholding Māori data sovereignty principles.

About you

You are a technically skilled and detail-oriented data professional who is passionate about improving research quality and supporting innovation through strong data systems. You combine expertise in data management with a sound understanding of research processes and governance, and you thrive in collaborative, cross-disciplinary environments.

You will bring :

Desirable experience includes project management training, experience in health or clinical research, and familiarity with the Statistics NZ Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI).

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse 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 by 11 : 59PM Sunday 23 November 2025 . For further information, please contact Nicole Rickard on

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected kaimahi will be given preference and priority for this position.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

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