Year 4 Programme Lead

The University of Waikato; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative medical school in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced clinician and educator to lead the final year of its Doctor of Medicine programme. You will oversee curriculum coordination and final-year assessments to ensure students transition effectively into the PGY1 intern role. This 0.4 FTE fixed-term position offers a chance to impact the future of medical education and health equity.

Benefits

Professional growth

Supportive work environment

Culturally competent education

Qualifications

• Skilled clinician and educator with extensive experience in final-year medical education.
• Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Track record of excellence in clinical teaching and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Guide the Trainee Intern year for medical students.
• Oversee final-year assessments and curriculum compliance.
• Ensure students gain comprehensive clinical experience.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Curriculum coordination

Experience in medical education

Cultural competence

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Prepare future doctors for clinical practice and workforce readiness.

• Shape a curriculum that prepares graduates for clinical practice
• Champion te Tiriti-led, culturally safe, and equitable medical education

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead the final year of the Doctor of Medicine programme at the New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM) — the first new medical school in Aotearoa New Zealand in over 50 years.

You will guide the Trainee Intern (TI) year, ensuring students are fully prepared for their transition into the New Zealand health workforce as PGY1 interns. You will oversee the coordination of four ten-week rotations — medicine, surgery, selectives, and electives — and ensure students gain comprehensive experience across hospital, primary care, and rural settings.

You will provide academic and clinical leadership, ensuring the Year 4 curriculum delivers excellence in teaching, cultural safety, and accreditation compliance. Working with the Assessment Lead, you will oversee final-year assessments and support students in consolidating their professional and clinical competence.

This is a 0.4 FTE, fixed-term role for 24 months, with competitive salary and benefits.

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, [e-mail]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal; emailed applications will not be accepted.

Who are you?

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

You are a skilled clinician and educator with extensive experience in final-year medical education, clinical supervision, or programme leadership. You hold a medical degree and are eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

You bring a track record of excellence in clinical teaching, curriculum coordination, and multi-site programme delivery. You are collaborative, organised, and adept at fostering partnerships across hospitals, communities, and educational settings.

You are also a leader who models professionalism, reflection, and integrity — deeply committed to te Tiriti o Waitangi, hauora Māori, and equity in healthcare and education.

Who are we?

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine is a bold new initiative from the University of Waikato. It was established to meet the critical need for a medical workforce that is prepared for the realities of primary care, rural health, and community-centred practice.

Inspired by international best practice and grounded in te Tiriti o Waitangi, the School aims to educate doctors who are not only clinically excellent but culturally competent, digitally confident and socially accountable.

Why should you apply for this position?

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

Join us at a defining moment in medical education in Aotearoa New Zealand. At the University of Waikato, you will contribute to a transformative project that will have national impact and lasting legacy. Working with a passionate, multidisciplinary team, you will enjoy a supportive environment, professional growth, the satisfaction of shaping the first cohort of NZGSM medical graduates, and the chance to make a lasting difference to health equity and the future of medical education.

Working with us means you will enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand in accordance with NZ immigration regulations which can be found here.

For the People

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of te Tiriti o Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on November 9, 2025

Requisition number: 1003012