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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE - TE TARI WHAKAORA HINENGARO TANGATA

UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON - TKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA, PNEKE

Ko wai mtou | Who we are

The University of Otago, Wellington (UOW) provides health research and teaching in New Zealand's capital city. It enjoys collaborative relationships with Te Whatu Ora, local health service providers, multiple central and local government agencies such as the Ministry of Health/Manat Hauora and Wellington City Council/Me Heke Ki Pneke, as well as other tertiary education providers such as Massey University/Te Kunenga Ki Prehuora and Victoria University/Te Herenga Waka. It also has strong links with local iwi.

Te Tari Whakaora Hinengaro Tangata - the Department of Psychological Medicine at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington includes ten academic staff, a varying number of full-time research staff and three administrative staff.

The major research interests of the Department include mental health service delivery, mental health epidemiology, suicide research, medical education and psychological aspects of physical illness. We are committed to working closely with iwi and Mori organisations, and mtauranga Mori has become an integral part of teaching and research across the institution.

Te mahi | The role

This Senior Lecturer position represents an excellent opportunity to contribute to teaching, research and service within a collegial and dynamic Department and University.

In this role, you will be expected to convene and teach medical students in their fifth year of training (Advanced Learning in Medicine 5) at the University of Otago. Your primary responsibility will be to convene the course and contribute to teaching within this programme. You will also contribute to other departmental teaching programmes according to your area of expertise, which may include lecturing psychiatry registrars in your specialist field. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental and Faculty examination duties.

Teaching is anticipated to comprise approximately 40% of your workload, with the remainder devoted to research and service. You will be expected to maintain a strong research profile, including securing external research funding and supervising research students where appropriately qualified.

Ng pkenga me ng wheako | Your skills and experience

• An appropriate qualification to obtain registration as a psychiatrist in New Zealand.
• Expertise in clinical teaching.
• A commitment to research and a proven research track record.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and a commitment to practice and teach in a manner consistent with the principles of Te Tiriti.
• A PhD or equivalent research degree is desirable but not essential.

Proko | Further details

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE), permanent position based in Wellington. Ideally, this role will start on 1 July 2026.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

It is anticipated that the successful applicant will concurrently hold a part-time clinical job in their discipline.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Tono | Application

To submit your application (including cover letter and CV), please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600527 will close on Monday, 27 April 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received.

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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

To view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: www.otago.ac.nz/jobs

qual opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Otakou Whakaihu Waka i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.