• Waikato
  • Contract/temp
  • Healthcare
  • Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

  • Waikato Hospital
  • Fixed term -Part time- 0.4fte 32 Hours per fortnight
  • Play an impactful role vascular research in collaboration with Auckland University
  • This position is Monday- Friday, negotiable start time between 7am-9am


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

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to work in Vascular Surgery Research team in collaboration with the University of Auckland!

This role offers a unique chance to be at the forefront of cutting edge vasular research, where you’ll pay a key role in supporting and advancing the department’s vial work. Working closely with a dynamic team of vascular specialists, you’ll ensure the continued delivery of high quality research and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the NZNO Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible).


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About the Team/Service

 Our Waikato Vascular department is the tertiary service to the Te Manawa Taki/Midland Region serving a population of approximately 1 million people.

The vascular department collaborates with several national and international research institutions delivering high quality research and peer review publications. On average, the department published 25-30 publications a year. The areas of research include first-in-human studies involving medical devices, randomised trials, observational studies and researcher generated hypothesis.


About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

  • registration with the NZ Nursing Council and a current Annual Practising Certificate;
  • Vascular nursing experience in an acute hospital setting
  • be a team player who is flexible with a positive attitude
  • have the ability to effectively communicate with patients and the aortic research team
  • Organised and adaptable, with the ability to problem solve and work independently
  • Computer skills- typing and data entry into excel or equivalent


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 16 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Monique Wilson: Monique.Wilson@tewhatuora.govt.nz


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