Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand · On-site
__________ DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | ORANGA WAHINE FACULTY OF MEDICINE - DUNEDIN | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA About our team | Mō te tīma The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine - Duned…
Skills: Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Women's Health, Curriculum Development, Postgraduate Supervision
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand • On-site
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Deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Establish and lead an active research programme, securing external funding and producing high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
Candidates must hold a professional health practitioner qualification and be a registered health professional, preferably with a PhD or equivalent. Required experience includes teaching at university levels and a proven track record or strong potential for international research and funding.
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DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY | ORANGA WAHINE
FACULTY OF MEDICINE - DUNEDIN | TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA
About our team | Mō te tīma
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin are committed to advancing obstetric, gynaecological and women’s health care and improving health outcomes in Aotearoa through comprehensive education, impactful research, and compassionate care guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We play a major role in the MBChB programme teaching into years 3,5, and 6 and offer postgraduate qualifications in women's health including a Certificate of Pregnancy and Medical Gynaecology, a Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and research degrees including BMedSc, Masters and PhD.
The role | Te mahi
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australasia's leading medical schools as a Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, or Professor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The level of appointment will depend on the successful candidate's academic achievements, experience, and expertise.
In this role, you will contribute to high-quality, research-informed teaching across the Department's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will develop and deliver teaching and assessment activities, contribute to curriculum development, convene papers, and provide supervision and mentorship to research students. You will work collaboratively with the University of Otago’s Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Christchurch and Wellington.
You will also establish or further develop an active research programme, producing high-quality publications, securing external research funding, and building national and international research collaborations. Joining our department provides an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to O&G health education and research, while working alongside internationally recognised throughout the University of Otago in a collegial and supportive academic environment.
Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
The successful applicant will hold a professional health practitioner qualification and preferably a higher research degree (PhD or equivalent). You will be a registered health professional and demonstrate:
• An understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to the University's Māori Strategic Framework.
• A collegial and collaborative approach to teaching, research, and service.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels.
• The ability to provide specialist teaching in pregnancy, gynaecology, and women's health.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and postgraduate supervision, or the potential to develop these areas.
• A track record of, or strong potential for, internationally peer-reviewed research.
• Success in, or the potential to obtain, competitive research funding and develop collaborative research programmes.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a permanent, part-time (0.5 FTE) position, available from November 2026. This position is based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.
The University of Otago is renowned for the excellence of its teaching and research and offers a collegial and supportive academic environment. Combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, this role offers an excellent work-life balance, outstanding lifestyle opportunities, and the chance to contribute to the advancement of women's health through education and research.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Farai Madambi, Senior Recruitment Consultant, via the email address below.
Application | Tono
Candidates are requested to submit:
• A CV.
• A cover letter.
• The names and email addresses of at least three referees.
To submit your application, please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2501522 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.
Contact: Farai Madambi
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