Research Advisor - Health Research South
- University of Otago
- New Zealand
- Nov 4, 2026
Job Description:
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HEALTH RESEARCH SOUTH | RANGAHAU HAUORA O TE TONGA
FACULTY OF MEDICINE – DUNEDIN | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Health Research South (HRS) is a small dedicated team responsible for the integrity of the health research conducted within the joint research environment of the Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin (FoM-D) and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Southern. Operating out of the FoM-D’s Office of the Dean, HRS promotes research and reviews the arrangements for undertaking research within this joint environment and also takes on the role of research office for Health NZ Southern.
The role | Te mahi
In this role, you will evaluate research proposals, support and advise researchers and management from both Health NZ Southern and FoM-D, to enable research projects to take place safely and effectively in the healthcare setting.
Key tasks include:
• Assisting researchers and providing information, advice and support for the process of obtaining research approval from both Health NZ and the University of Otago.
• Evaluating applications for Health NZ research approval and guiding researchers through the local and national approval processes.
• Providing advice and support to the Health Research South Oversight Kāhui.
• Maintaining oversight of Health NZ Southern research accounts.
• Providing accurate budgetary support and advice to research teams for commercial clinical trials to ensure full recovery of research costs.
• Actively engaging with and, where required, leading research-related committees and groups.
• With the HRS Research Administrator, managing the processes for distributing HRS funds and manage other funding rounds facilitated by HRS.
• Developing and maintaining effective contacts and working relationships with researchers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborating and liaising with other Health New Zealand research offices.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
• Ability to translate complex information, and provide high quality, balanced analysis and advice.
• A relevant tertiary qualification with a research component.
• High level of interpersonal and team skills.
• Relevant experience in health, research or tertiary environment.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships in a variety of situations and with a variety of individuals.
• The ability to accept and respond positively to change.
• Computer literacy, in particular Excel and database use.
Preferred:
• Knowledge of New Zealand’s health research environment including strategy, policy and process.
• Sound understanding of costing, budgeting and accounts.
• Suitable experience providing high level advice and support in a tertiary or health environment.
• Tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in a health-related field.
• An interest in health-related research
Further details | Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this position is $75,631 to $80,503 per annum. Top of the range is $88,750.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Confidential enquiries may be directed to Dr Mette Goodin via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601594 will close on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
Additional Information
Contact: Dr Mette Goodin
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
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HEALTH RESEARCH SOUTH | RANGAHAU HAUORA O TE TONGA
FACULTY OF MEDICINE – DUNEDIN | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA
Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Health Research South (HRS) is a small dedicated team responsible for the integrity of the health research conducted within the joint research environment of the Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin (FoM-D) and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Southern. Operating out of the FoM-D’s Office of the Dean, HRS promotes research and reviews the arrangements for undertaking research within this joint environment and also takes on the role of research office for Health NZ Southern.
The role | Te mahi
In this role, you will evaluate research proposals, support and advise researchers and management from both Health NZ Southern and FoM-D, to enable research projects to take place safely and effectively in the healthcare setting.
Key tasks include:
• Assisting researchers and providing information, advice and support for the process of obtaining research approval from both Health NZ and the University of Otago.
• Evaluating applications for Health NZ research approval and guiding researchers through the local and national approval processes.
• Providing advice and support to the Health Research South Oversight Kāhui.
• Maintaining oversight of Health NZ Southern research accounts.
• Providing accurate budgetary support and advice to research teams for commercial clinical trials to ensure full recovery of research costs.
• Actively engaging with and, where required, leading research-related committees and groups.
• With the HRS Research Administrator, managing the processes for distributing HRS funds and manage other funding rounds facilitated by HRS.
• Developing and maintaining effective contacts and working relationships with researchers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborating and liaising with other Health New Zealand research offices.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
• Ability to translate complex information, and provide high quality, balanced analysis and advice.
• A relevant tertiary qualification with a research component.
• High level of interpersonal and team skills.
• Relevant experience in health, research or tertiary environment.
• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships in a variety of situations and with a variety of individuals.
• The ability to accept and respond positively to change.
• Computer literacy, in particular Excel and database use.
Preferred:
• Knowledge of New Zealand’s health research environment including strategy, policy and process.
• Sound understanding of costing, budgeting and accounts.
• Suitable experience providing high level advice and support in a tertiary or health environment.
• Tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in a health-related field.
• An interest in health-related research
Further details | Pūroko
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
The appointment range for this position is $75,631 to $80,503 per annum. Top of the range is $88,750.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
Confidential enquiries may be directed to Dr Mette Goodin via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2601594 will close on Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
Additional Information
Contact: Dr Mette Goodin
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
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