• Help shape Aotearoa New Zealand's newest medical school
• Advance health equity and rural and primary care excellence
• Embed te Tiriti o Waitangi in future-focused medical education

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Be part of something extraordinary! The University of Waikato’s New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine (NZGSM) is the first new medical school in Aotearoa New Zealand for more than 50 years - created to transform the way we educate doctors for our communities.

As an Educational Clinical Fellow, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering an innovative, graduate-entry medical programme designed for the future. This is your opportunity to help shape curriculum and teaching that reflect cultural safety, digital innovation, interprofessional learning, and partnership with Māori, Pacific, rural and regional communities.

You'll teach, mentor and inspire the next generation of doctors through lectures, tutorials, clinical skills sessions and digital learning. You'll collaborate with passionate educators and clinicians to bring a new vision for medical education to life - one that is grounded in excellence, equity and service.

This teaching-focused role includes the delivery of lectures, tutorials, and clinical skills sessions; development of digital and case-based learning resources; and contribution to curriculum design and student support. You will work collaboratively with academic and clinical colleagues to foster a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and partnership.

This is a full time, fixed-term role for one year. 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, [email protected]

All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You are an early-career doctor (PGY3-5 preferred) with a genuine passion for medical education and improving health outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand. You hold a medical degree and are registered (or eligible for registration) with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

You are an engaging teacher and collaborator who enjoys innovation and is eager to contribute to a start-up medical school environment. You bring strong interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to advancing Māori and Pacific health, and the ability to work effectively across disciplines.

Experience with digital learning tools, generative AI, or educational research will be an advantage.

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.

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

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help design, deliver and shape medical education in Aotearoa New Zealand from the ground up. You'll join an ambitious, values-driven team at a University recognised for innovation, impact and partnership.

At Waikato, you'll find a supportive and inclusive environment, access to professional development, and the chance to make a lasting difference to health equity and the future of medical education. Working with us means you’ll 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.

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 9 November 2025

Requisition number: 1003013