Clinical Data Specialist

He aha te tūranga - About the role:

We are looking for a Clinical Data Specialist to join our Clinical Insights and Research team on a permanent, part-time basis. The role can be based at either our Ellerslie office in Auckland or our Christchurch CBD office, with hybrid working arrangements available.

This role will focus on supporting clinical audit, research, and data analysis activities that contribute to improving patient care and clinical practice across Hato Hone St John.

Please note: This role is 20 hours per week, typically worked as four hours per day, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around the days and hours worked.

In this role, you will:

• Support the creation and delivery of focused reviews and audits from the ePRF (patient care record) database
• Collect, validate, analyse, and manage clinical data to support reporting and research activities
• Assist with the development of audit reports, presentations, and recommendations based on findings
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives
• Help ensure projects and reporting deliverables are completed to a high standard and within agreed timeframes
• Support wider Clinical Insight and Research activities as required

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is preferred (e.g. Health Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Clinical Research)
• A background in science, clinical research, health research, or data analysis is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with databases and large data sets
• Clinical knowledge or experience within ambulance, emergency, or out-of-hospital healthcare environments is advantageous
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to work with complex clinical data
• Effective organisational, planning, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and presenting findings
• Statistical analysis skills or experience interpreting data trends would be beneficial

Ko wai m ātou - About us :

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we have nearly 12,000 kaimahi working across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education, access and monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:

Click “ I’m interested ” before applications close on 21 November 2026

For further information please contact Azure Manunui - Recruitment Advisor [email protected] or +64 9 526 0528 Ext: 8216 for a confidential discussion.

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē, kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa. Ko tā mātou nei haepapa, kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.