Teaching Fellow - Paediatrics and Child Health

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About Our Team / Mō Te Tīma

The University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka has been a renowned place of learning and discovery for more than 150 years. We strive to be a globally influential university, upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as we advance outstanding research and research-informed teaching to enable transformative learning and student experiences. Our Vision / Ko te Aronga is for our people and knowledge to transform lives, connect communities and nurture the environment in Aotearoa, the Pacific, and the world.

FACULTY OF MEDICINE | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA

DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH | TE TARI MĀTAI MATE ME TE HAUORA TAMARIKI

The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health (Dunedin) has a long and proud tradition for teaching and research. The department hosts internationally recognised experts and units such as the New Zealand Child and Youth Epidemiology Service, the New Zealand Paediatric Surveillance Unit, and the National Mortality Review Data Group.

The role / Te mahi

We are seeking a Teaching Fellow to join the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, based in Dunedin. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical skills education to medical students across paediatric settings, including hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and community health centres. Teaching Fellows provide a key point of contact for academic queries from students, assisting with tutoring and pastoral care. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with staff from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora and community providers such as Plunket and Tamariki Ora.

Your skills and experience / Kā Pūkeka Me Kā Wheako

The successful candidate will have excellent record keeping skills, written and verbal communication skills, and experience in using a range of software including Microsoft Office. In addition, the candidate is expected to have :

• A healthcare professional qualification (nursing / medical qualification preferable)
• Aptitude for effective teaching at tertiary level
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with students and staff from differing academic and cultural backgrounds and at all levels of the institution
• Ability to work positively with children and parents of children with ongoing health needs
• Able to maintain a professional approach while under pressure
• Experience in child health is preferable

Further details / Pūroko

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed-term position until November 2026 based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The salary range for Teaching Fellow is $98,583 to $105,898 per annum. 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.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The University of Otago values diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Please direct specific enquiries to Professor Peter McIntyre, via the contact details below.

Application / Tono

Candidates are requested to submit the following :

To submit your application please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number will close on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

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