Head of Skills and Simulation

Job Description

• Lead and shape simulation excellence in Aotearoa’s newest medical school
• Drive innovation in digital, VR / AR, and interprofessional learning
• Advance culturally safe, Te Tiriti-led medical education

About the role

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a foundational leadership role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s newest medical school. The New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM) at the University of Waikato is reimagining medical education for the future — and simulation and clinical skills training are at its core.

As the Head of Skills and Simulation, you will lead the design, delivery, and integration of simulation-based learning across all years of the Doctor of Medicine programme. You’ll coordinate a diverse range of low- and high-fidelity, interprofessional, and digital (VR / AR) learning experiences that prepare students for safe, culturally responsive, and team-based clinical practice.

Working closely with academic and clinical colleagues, you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure simulation-based education meets international best practice, accreditation standards, and the School’s commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity, and excellence.

This is a part-time (0.4FTE) fixed-term role for 24 months, based in Hamilton. Salary and benefits are competitive. For more information on the role please see the position description . For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Professor David McCormack, Interim Dean of Medicine, .All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Who are you?

You are a registered health professional — such as a doctor, nurse, midwife, or allied health practitioner — with extensive experience in simulation-based education and clinical teaching. You are an innovative educator and credible leader who can guide staff, mentor simulation teams, and build strong partnerships across professions and communities.

You combine technical expertise with strategic vision, and you are deeply committed to advancing equity, cultural safety, and te Tiriti-led education. Experience in interprofessional education, digital simulation, or scholarship in simulation-based learning will be highly regarded.

Who are we?

The New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine is a bold initiative by the University of Waikato, established to meet Aotearoa’s urgent health workforce needs. Its graduate-entry Doctor of Medicine programme integrates cultural safety, digital innovation, and community-based learning to prepare future doctors for primary care, rural practice, and health equity leadership.

We are building a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in teaching, collaboration, and innovation — and we invite you to be part of this transformative journey.

Why should you apply for this position?

This is your opportunity to shape how medical education is delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand for generations to come. You’ll be part of a passionate, high-performing team creating a world-class programme from the ground up — one that makes a tangible difference to communities and the health system.

At Waikato, you’ll find a supportive and inclusive environment … (continued)

Applications Close on November 9, 2025

Requisition number : #J-18808-Ljbffr