Senior Professional Practice Fellow - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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

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 Faculty of Medicine, 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 professional to provide academic leadership and coordination of the University of Otago's postgraduate Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme.

While supporting postgraduate education, you will also contribute to ensuring a coherent, high-quality programme meets the needs of learners, the profession and the health sector.

Ka pukeka me ka wheako | Skills and experience

Successful candidates will have:
A healthcare professional qualification.
Experience in women's health.
Proven 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 and the core values of the University.
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 Te Tiriti o 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.
Experience in leading or coordinating postgraduate health professional education programmes.
Experience working collaboratively across multiple academic or clinical sites.
Understanding of quality assurance and programme review processes within tertiary education.

Puroko | Further details

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE), permanent position based in Otepoti, Dunedin.

The University of Otago | Otakou Whakaihu Waka 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.

For further information regarding the role please contact 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. Applications quoting reference number 2601137 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

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