Job Description
Senior Teaching Fellow
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTI
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS, GYNAECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH | ORANGA WAHINE
Mō te tīma/About our team
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health (Dunedin) is one of three departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Otago’s Medical School, working alongside our counterparts in Christchurch and Wellington. We are guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to improving health outcomes in Aotearoa.
We are committed to excellence in teaching and research in an environment that fosters personal development and respect and stimulates advances in knowledge and the provision of outstanding health care of women, youth and their families / whānau.
Te mahi/The role
In this Dunedin based role, we are seeking a qualified healthcare professional who would support the Obstetrics & Gynaecology undergraduate teaching team at the Dunedin School of Medicine, with a focus on facilitating learning for 5th year medical students and final year medical students.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and experience
Successful candidates will have:
A healthcare professional qualification
Experience in women's health.
Aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level.
Must be able to take initiative and work independently but being always mindful of goals of the Department.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work positively and productively with obstetrics and gynaecology patients and their whānau.
Be culturally competent and have an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to equity within medical education and the wider health system.
Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds at all levels of the institution.
Pūroko/Further details
This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed term position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin (1 February 2027 – 31 January 2028)
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the Professional Practice Fellow scale based on qualifications, skills and experience. As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Helen Paterson via the contact details below.
Tono/Application
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A CV.
A cover letter.
Names and contact details of at least three referees.
Applications quoting reference number xxxx will close on xxxxx.
Additional Information
Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Fixed Term
Salary Level and Range
Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849) or 2 ($91,614 to $102,900) or 3 ($105,665 to $114,943) or 4 ($120,495 to $137,444)
Organisation
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Job Function
Academic
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTI
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS, GYNAECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH | ORANGA WAHINE
Mō te tīma/About our team
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health (Dunedin) is one of three departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Otago’s Medical School, working alongside our counterparts in Christchurch and Wellington. We are guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and dedicated to improving health outcomes in Aotearoa.
We are committed to excellence in teaching and research in an environment that fosters personal development and respect and stimulates advances in knowledge and the provision of outstanding health care of women, youth and their families / whānau.
Te mahi/The role
In this Dunedin based role, we are seeking a qualified healthcare professional who would support the Obstetrics & Gynaecology undergraduate teaching team at the Dunedin School of Medicine, with a focus on facilitating learning for 5th year medical students and final year medical students.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako/Skills and experience
Successful candidates will have:
A healthcare professional qualification
Experience in women's health.
Aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level.
Must be able to take initiative and work independently but being always mindful of goals of the Department.
Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work positively and productively with obstetrics and gynaecology patients and their whānau.
Be culturally competent and have an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to equity within medical education and the wider health system.
Evidence of an ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds at all levels of the institution.
Pūroko/Further details
This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed term position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin (1 February 2027 – 31 January 2028)
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The successful candidate will be appointed to an appropriate step on the Professional Practice Fellow scale based on qualifications, skills and experience. As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range.
Specific enquiries may be directed to Dr Helen Paterson via the contact details below.
Tono/Application
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
A CV.
A cover letter.
Names and contact details of at least three referees.
Applications quoting reference number xxxx will close on xxxxx.
Additional Information
Note: As a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.
Primary Location
NZL-SI-Dunedin
Employment Status
Fixed Term
Salary Level and Range
Teaching & Professional Practice Fellow 1 ($75,727 to $87,849) or 2 ($91,614 to $102,900) or 3 ($105,665 to $114,943) or 4 ($120,495 to $137,444)
Organisation
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Job Function
Academic
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Teaching Fellow position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Dunedin offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
