Senior Teaching Fellow/Teaching Fellow - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS, GYNAECOLOGY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH | ORANGA WAHINE
DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A OTEPOTI

Are you currently working clinically within maternity care as a:
Midwife
GP
O&G RMO
O&G consultant

This could be the role for you.

Mo te tima | 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 / whanau.

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. Our ideal candidate would be working clinically within maternity care as a midwife, GP, O&G RMO or O&G consultant.

Ka pukeka me ka wheako | Skills and experience

Successful candidates will have:
A healthcare professional qualification.
A New Zealand annual practicing certificate.
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 whanau.
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.

Puroko | Further details

This is a part-time (negotiable up to 0.5 FTE), fixed-term position until 31 January 2028 based in Otepoti, Dunedin.

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 Teaching Fellow/Senior Teaching 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.

To submit your application please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600670 will close on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
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.

Contact: Dr Helen Paterson

Position details: Teaching Fellow and Senior Teaching Fellow

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