Research Nurse – Dementia Prevention

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to support the clinical research programme of the Centre for Brain Research. The Research Nurse will join a multidisciplinary Dementia Prevention Research Clinic, recruiting participants with mild cognitive decline or early-stage dementia for a longitudinal cohort study.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit and obtain informed consent from participants.
• Collect clinical data and take research samples, including phlebotomy.
• Coordinate participant set‑up, data entry, and archiving.
• Monitor study progress, report events, and ensure protocol adherence.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold research ethics.

Required profile

• Registered New Zealand practising nurse with current phlebotomy skills.
• Experienced in a clinical research environment.
• Highly organised, empathetic, and adaptable with a positive attitude.
• Confident computer literacy and experience using electronic forms and databases.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy
• Electronic data capture and management
• Computer literacy

What we offer

• Full‑time (37.5 hrs/week) fixed‑term contract up to 12 months, with possible extension.
• Salary range NZ$78,601 – NZ$99,400 per year, based on experience.
• Flexible employment practices and up to 6.75% superannuation.
• Five weeks’ annual leave and access to university facilities.
• Work in Auckland, one of the world’s most liveable cities.