Research Assistant

• Seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Research Assistant passionate about contributing to groundbreaking work through comprehensive literature reviews and initial data analyses. Ideal for those who excel in analyzing, synthesizing information, and are eager to support innovative research findings.
• Unique opportunity to immerse in cutting-edge research, providing essential support by conducting thorough literature reviews and preliminary analyses. This role is a cornerstone for projects aiming to advance knowledge and inform future studies, perfect for those committed to academic excellence and innovation.
• Conduct Comprehensive Literature Reviews: Deeply dive into academic journals and publications to gather relevant information, ensuring a solid foundation for research.
• Preliminary Data Analysis: Utilize analytical skills to perform initial data evaluations, setting the stage for significant research insights.
• Support Research Objectives: Collaborate closely with the research team to contribute to the project's goals, offering insights and summaries from gathered data and literature.
• Innovative Contribution: Play a vital role in the development of research findings, applying critical thinking and analytical prowess to support groundbreaking work.
• If you're driven by curiosity, excel in research, and are ready to make a meaningful contribution, we're looking forward to your application.

• Demonstrate the organisation’s values; take responsibility for your own actions; speak out for what is right; offer own opinion, ask questions and make suggestions in an appropriate manner Resilient and adaptive – flexible and open to new ideas; recognise where change might be needed and identify how you may support change
• Commit to embracing Māori World View, Tikanga and Te Reo. Demonstrate critical consciousness and on-going self-reflection on the impact of own culture on interactions and service delivery and to personally take a stand for equity
• Recognise how the team and directorate activities and challenges impact your work, and how your work impacts others Recognise and can articulate how your own work directly contributes to the organisation’s vision and community outcomes
• Demonstrate Te Whatu Ora’s values in all dealings with stakeholders Work as a supportive, collaborative team member by sharing information and acknowledging others’ efforts. Step in to help others when workloads are high and keep the team and team leader informed of work tasks.
• Clarify work required, expected behaviours and outputs; leverage own strengths, seek to constantly develop skills and work on knowledge gaps; look for and take opportunities for career development; share knowledge and support team members in their learning; act as a buddy/mentor, role model and sounding board for others
• Manage work priorities to deliver equitable, timely, high-quality, and safe care based on a culture of accountability, responsibility, continuous improvement and innovation Contributes to developing objectives and goals and recognise own role in achieving results that contribute to organisational outcomes
• Exercise commitment to Health and Safety by adherence to all Health and Safety initiatives and taking all reasonable steps to eliminate and mitigate risks and hazards in the workplace that could cause harm Consider the impact of your work on the environment and where possible engage in sustainable practices
• Take responsibility to report all risks and ensure these are mitigated Comply with all relevant statutory, safety and regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation

• Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Demonstrated experience in project development, implementation, research including methodology and tool development.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse cultures / people, settings, sectors (organisations) and the community
• Track record of publications
• Demonstrated experience in presenting, facilitation, communication within a group context
• A high level of research and report writing skills
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of research, frameworks, methodology and related processes, including Māori, Pacific and other culturally appropriate models of research.
• Good understanding of Te Tiriti O Waitangi, Whānau ora, Te Pae Mahutonga and other Māori health models and their relevance/application to public health.
• Knowledge of determinants of health and their effect on health status of populations.
• Demonstrated work ethics.
• Intermediate to advanced information technology skills utilising a range of computer based products and applications.
• Ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Desirable to have evaluation method experience
• A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification
• Familiar with Hospital Acquired Infections
• Familiarity with Systematic Literature Review Frameworks
• Familiarity with Meta-Analysis Frameworks
• Familiarity with Cochrane Review Procedures

• The health system will reinforce Te Tiriti principles and obligations
• All people will be able to access a comprehensive range of support in their local communities to help them stay well
• Everyone will have equal access to high-quality emergency and specialist care when they need it
• Digital services will provide more people with the care they need in their homes and communities
• Health and care workers will be valued and well-trained for the future health system

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Waikato District Health Board