Graduate Technical and Communications Assistant

Join Medicines New Zealand as a Technical & Communications Assistant in this 12-month graduate role. Use your health or biological sciences background to simplify complex information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. Support key projects, and stakeholder communications while managing data. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to healthcare innovation and advocacy in New Zealand within a passionate, outcomes-driven team.

• Provide technical support, including contributing to policy documents, guidance materials, and internal resources.
• Draft and coordinate newsletters and other communications for stakeholders.
• Gather, review, and update content for the Medicines New Zealand website, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Maintain and update the client relationship management (CRM) system.
• Assist with a range of technical and communications projects by providing research and coordination support as required.
• Support the development and finalisation of organisational documents.
• Identify and follow up on outstanding tasks, ensuring completion and alignment across technical and communications workstreams.

• Background or qualifications in health or biological sciences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) with experience or ability to rapidly gain proficiency in managing datasets and databases.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience drafting clear and engaging content.
• Strong interest in regulatory environments (preferably in health, medicines, or related sectors).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage and clean datasets effectively.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while following through on loose ends.
• Ability to work independently while contributing across a variety of technical projects.
• Familiarity with the New Zealand health sector context.
• Experience using database CRM systems such as Monday.com.

• Medicines New Zealand is at the forefront of advocating for better access to innovative medicines that improve lives across Aotearoa New Zealand. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a collaborative environment that values expertise, innovation, and impact.
• You’ll be working alongside passionate professionals who are committed to making a difference in healthcare policy, science, and communications.

• Robert Walters is partnering exclusively with Medicines New Zealand for this recruitment process. To apply for this position or request further information, please contact Peita Ransom at Robert Walters via peita.ransom@robertwalters.co.nz .
• Applications close Wednesday 1 July 2026 – applications will be assessed as they come through.
• For more information about Medicines New Zealand, visit https://www.medicinesnz.co.nz/

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Peita Ransom on +6444719798