Posted 25 August, 2026
Teaching Fellow - Clinical Trials Unit (Wellington)
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 5134c5a6c49119d1
Job Description
Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Teaching Fellow - Clinical Trials Unit (Wellington) Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern – Wellington Central, North Island Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley Weare seeking a Teaching Fellow to join the Faculty of Medicine at University ofOtago, Wellington and also under a separate contract support the ClinicalTrials Unit (CTU) at Te Whatu Ora Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley. Therole | Te mahi Thisis an exciting opportunity for a resident medical officer (with MCNZ GeneralRegistration at time of appointment) to gain broad exposure to academicmedicine through a unique shared appointment between Te Whatu Ora - Capital,Coast and Hutt Valley and the Faculty of Medicine, University of Otago,Wellington. The role combines clinical trial support and medical studentteaching. Keyresponsibilities include: Support ongoing clinical trials, including protocolfamiliarisation, data collection, patient engagement, and trial coordinationtasks. Contribute to ethics applications, data management, andpublication drafts. Assist in delivery of clinical teaching in MBChB modules andcontribute to assessments and OSCEs. Participate in CTU meetings and assist with audit and qualityassurance activities. Build collaborative relationships with clinician-researchers andpartner institutions. Registered medical practitioner in New Zealand (with MCNZ General Registrationat time of appointment). Demonstrated interest in clinical research and medical education. Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Self-directed and motivated individual, proactive in identifyingand pursuing opportunities Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to itsprinciples. Desirable: prior experience in clinical trials or teaching. Thisis a combined fixed-term, full-time (1.0 FTE) position for 12 months, locatedin Pōneke, Wellington. A 0.8 FTEposition is negotiable for the right candidate. The position will be based inWellington Regional Hospital, Hutt Hospital, and University of Otago,Wellington campus. Youmust have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position. Thesalary range for the academic position is $98,583 to $120,528 per annum (prorata) - the level of appointment will be based on skills and experience. TheUniversity of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse andinclusive thinking, people andbehaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiritio Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds,experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Applications will close on Sunday, 13September 2026. Applicationsmay be considered as they are received and suitable candidates may be interview. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr