Clinical Nurse Specialist, Kidz First Research

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Auckland, North Island

Full time, Contract, Casual / Temporary

6d ago , from Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand

• Middlemore Hospital, Fixed Term Part Time Role
• Monday-Friday

Our Organisation

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

About the Role

Make a meaningful impact on paediatric health outcomes through high-quality research at Kidz First.

Kidz First is seeking a passionate and skilled Maaori or Pacific Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dedicated research team. This role plays a key part in supporting and delivering research and quality improvement projects that improve the health and wellbeing of our tamariki and whaanau.

As the Research Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will lead and support the planning, scoping and implementation of research projects within Kidz First, including studies focused on respiratory illness and other priority areas. Working collaboratively with the Kidz First Research Team, clinical staff, and external research partners such as universities, you will help ensure the safe, culturally responsive, high-quality conduct of clinical research.

You will be the clinical point of reference for research activities, creating strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams to ensure tamariki and whaanau receive exceptional support throughout their participation in research.

This is a fixed-term 12-month position funded through the Kidz First Research Fund.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Research Coordination

Clinical Research Practice

Data Collection & Management

Professional Practice

About You

Why Join Us

At Kidz First, you will be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to improving paediatric care and health equity for our communities. This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful research that has real impact on clinical practice and outcomes for tamariki and whaanau.

You will work within a collaborative environment that encourages growth, innovation, and professional development.

Apply online at If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at

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

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