Clinical Academic: Early Pregnancy & Abortion Care

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent joint appointment

University of Otago affiliation

Support for research and academic work

Job summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Oranga Wāhine, University of Otago, in partnership with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern, invites applications for an outstanding clinical academic to join our team in a joint clinical appointment (0.8 FTE) with clinical care focused on Early Pregnancy and Abortion Care.

This role blends senior academic leadership with high-quality clinical service in Dunedin.

Qualifications

• Specialist qualifications recognised by RANZCOG
• Eligibility for vocational registration in New Zealand
• Experience in sexual and reproductive health and abortion care
• Proven undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching experience
• Strong research track record or clear potential with external funding
• Excellence in communication, collaboration and leadership

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Lead research and develop a productive research programme
• Provide specialist clinical care in abortion and early pregnancy services
• Support equity, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and culturally safe practice
• Contribute to service development, governance and regional workforce development

Job description

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Oranga Wāhine, University of Otago, in partnership with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern, invites applications for an outstanding clinical academic to join our team in a joint clinical appointment (0.8 FTE) with clinical care focused on Early Pregnancy and Abortion Care.

This role blends senior academic leadership with high-quality clinical service in Dunedin.