Springer Healthcare Looking for Editorial Assistant, Adis Publications at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

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About Us

Springer Nature is one of the world’s largest STM publishers, and a major force in scientific, scholarly, professional and educational publishing. Our publications range across the medical and life sciences, mathematics, engineering, and many other fields.

Springer Nature has a strong presence in New Zealand with more than 40 writers and editors working on the Adis portfolio of more than 30 medical journals. Our content is relied upon by a wide range of professionals including those involved in medical and pharmacological research, practice or teaching, drug regulation or reimbursement and those in the pharmaceutical industry.

About The Role

Following recent expansion, we are looking for an Editorial Assistant to be based in our Auckland North Shore office on a full time, 40 hours-per-week basis. In this role you will provide high quality administrative functions for in-house editors and writers to support the delivery of editorial content for, and management of, the Adis journals. Previous experience in conducting literature searches in biomedical databases would be advantageous.

We offer a mix of office and home based working, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and as well provide company subsidised medical insurance and enhanced KiwiSaver contributions.

Skills And Experience

To be successful in this role, you ideally will have a recognised tertiary life/health science qualification and/or an information management qualification. In addition, the following skills and experience would be desirable:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational ability, showing a methodical approach and strong attention to detail
• Fastidious documentation and recording of workflow tasks and activities
• Ability to work to customer deadlines in a collaborative and shared work environment

How To Apply

If you think you have the skills and motivation for success, please click on the ‘Apply’ button and apply via our corporate career web site. You will need to include your CV and a covering letter. Your cover letter must detail the following:

• what interests you about the role
• the skills and knowledge you can offer
• your relevant work experience
• confirmation that you have the right to live and work in New Zealand

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation.

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