Joint Clinical; Consultant - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; 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 (O&G) | 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. Drawing on the strengths of one of Australasia's leading medical schools and a progressive regional health service, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence clinical service delivery, education, research, and workforce development across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Role | Te Mahi

This joint appointment combines: 0.5 FTE Academic Component as Senior Lecturer with the University of Otago. 0.3 FTE Clinical Component as an O&G specialist with a special interest in Abortion care with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern.

As a clinical academic, you will provide leadership in teaching, research, and service development while delivering specialist clinical care with a focus on abortion and early pregnancy. You will contribute to the advancement of equitable women's health outcomes through education, research, quality improvement, and culturally safe clinical practice guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Academic Responsibilities

Based within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Oranga Wāhine, you will: Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and paper coordination. Supervise postgraduate research students. Develop a strong research profile through publication, external funding, and collaboration. Work collaboratively across the Faculty of Medicine and support the University's commitment to Pae Tata and the Māori Strategic Framework.

Clinical Responsibilities

Working within the Women's Health Service at Dunedin Hospital, you will: Provide patient-centred, evidence-based abortion and early pregnancy services. Deliver comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare, including contraception and counselling. Contribute to leadership, service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance. Support regional service provision across Otago, Southland, and wider Southern communities. Provide education and supervision for medical and nursing staff, while maintaining high standards of clinical care consistent with RANZCOG, Medical Council of New Zealand, and Health New Zealand requirements.

The successful applicant will have: Specialist qualifications recognised by RANZCOG (or equivalent) and recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand. Eligibility for vocational registration in New Zealand. Experience and expertise in sexual and reproductive health, abortion care, and early pregnancy care. A commitment to culturally safe practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Experience in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching. Demonstrated research achievement or clear potential to establish a productive research programme. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. A commitment to quality improvement, education, and workforce development. The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable: A higher research degree (PhD or equivalent), experience in service leadership and clinical governance, a strong research track record, and expertise in developing sexual and reproductive health services and models of care.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology | Oranga Wāhine is committed to advancing obstetric, gynaecological, sexual reproductive and women's health through excellence in education, research, and clinical care. We play a major role in the six-year MBChB programme and offer a range of postgraduate qualifications and research opportunities, including Masters and PhD supervision.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Southern serves a population of approximately 350,000 people across New Zealand's largest geographical health region. Our services are delivered through strong multidisciplinary partnerships committed to equity, innovation, and exceptional patient care.

Why join us? | He aha ai mātou?

This role offers the opportunity to: Shape the future of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Aotearoa. Develop a rewarding academic and clinical career within a highly respected institution. Work alongside nationally recognised clinicians and researchers. Lead innovation in early pregnancy and abortion care. Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of living in Ōtepoti Dunedin, a vibrant university city renowned for its natural environment, cultural offerings, and excellent work-life balance.

This is a permanent joint clinical appointment (0.8 FTE total comprising 0.5 FTE academic and 0.3 FTE clinical duties) based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The University of Otago and Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We welcome applications from candidates who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive community.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: 241421

Location:

South Island - Otago - Dunedin

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows - Obstetrics & Gynaecology