Clinical Placement And Operations Coordinator

Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator

Permanent, Full Time

Enjoy a dynamic role with diverse responsibilities across operations, finance, and academic support.

Be a key connector between students, staff, and clinical placement providers

Champion equity and Maori success through culturally responsive practices.

Coordinate clinical placements and operations to support student success and equity in health education at Ara

The Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Faculty of Health, Science and Sustainability by coordinating clinical placements and operational processes across the health and community portfolio, including nursing, midwifery, and medical imaging programmes.

This role ensures seamless student experiences through effective engagement, administration, and communication with internal teams and external health providers.

It also contributes to equity-focused initiatives, particularly for Maori and underserved communities, and supports the implementation of systems that enhance placement tracking and data management.

The coordinator works collaboratively across the faculty to uphold Ara's values and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

A level 5 relevant qualification is preferred

Recent and relevant knowledge of the health system and tertiary education

Proven administration and co-ordination experience

Experience with development of systems and processes

Working knowledge of kaupapa and matauranga Maori and its application in a tertiary context

Experience in providing pastoral care

Demonstrate practice in successfully engaging with communities from diverse backgrounds and identities, in particular Maori, Pasifika, Youth, International and people with disabilities.

Experience of preparing contracts and invoices

Experience in a tertiary setting

Experience in practice placement coordination

Proven experience building relationships within primary, mental health and medical surgical areas

A high level of computer literacy- Microsoft Office Suite, DBMS, adaptability to implementation of new systems

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pukenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region.

Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pukenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Maori learners and their whanau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Maori communities throughout our catchment (including Maori employers).

To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

We accept applications via our online application system.

For any other queries, please email

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