Research Nurse/Research Midwife

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading University. With over 6000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are one of NZ’s largest employers.  We have six academic faculties, two large-scale research institutes and a number of professional service divisions creating a diverse, dynamic and complex organisational culture that demands excellence.

Our lecturers and health researchers are regarded as experts in their fields, frequently directing global research projects designed to better the lives of New Zealanders and the world, and in turn passing this knowledge on to our students.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for 2x Research Midwives or Research Nurses to join the Human Health Research Services Platform (HHRSP) within the Liggins Institute, a world‑leading research centre focused on improving lifelong health outcomes.

These roles support high‑impact maternal, perinatal and neonatal research, contributing directly to pregnancy and perinatal clinical trials being delivered at National Women’s Health, Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Working closely with researchers, clinicians and participants, you will play a key role across the clinical trial lifecycle within a collaborative, purpose‑driven research environment.

One position is fixed‑term until 31 December 2027, and the second is a 10‑month fixed‑term role. Both roles may be considered between 15h – 30h per week, offering flexibility for the right candidates.

The responsibilities of the roles include:

• Playing a key role in the set-up, promotion and conduct of pregnancy and perinatal clinical trials and studies being run at National Women’s Health, Te Toka Tumai Auckland
• Taking responsibility for one or more smaller projects
• Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including obstetricians, midwives, and researchers
• Primary role in participant recruitment, consent process, study drug administration, neonatal monitoring, and data collection

The salary range for these roles are $83,400 - $103,000 (pro-rated), depending on skills and experience

For more detailed information, please refer to the position description

He kōrero mōu | About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified and practising midwife or nurse with at least 3 years experience
• Have experience in the care of pregnant women/people and newborn babies and/or in clinical trials research
• Have very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have at least an intermediate level of Microsoft Office proficiency, and excellent attention to detail
• Have some flexibility in weekday working hours to accommodate participant scheduling and late afternoon/early evening neonatal monitoring
• Have experience working at National Women’s Health, Te Toka Tumai Auckland (preferred)
• Have research skills with experience in participant recruitment to clinical trials and other research studies (preferred)

Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team

The Liggins Institute is a Large-Scale Research Institute at the University of Auckland. We are one of the world’s leading centres for research on fetal child and adolescent health and well-being, nutrition, development, epigenetics and translational and implementation science. Our vision is “a healthy start for a healthy life” and our mission is to improve lifelong health through excellent research.

The Human Health Research Services Platform (HHRSP) is hosted by the Liggins Institute and provides a comprehensive range of services to support human health research across the University of Auckland, including data services, statistical support, health economics, research coordination, follow-up research coordination, digital support and clinic space and nursing support.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of 29 April 2026 and include an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining what strengths you will bring to this role.

If you have any questions about these roles, please email Sarah Benge via [email protected]

Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications via email

 

 

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Equity

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