2026 Training Year - Prevocational Medical Education Fellow

Prevocational Medical Education Fellow – 3.5 x 12-month roles across Metro Auckland Region

• Develop and deliver the education and training of prevocational house officers
• Hone your skills in medical education, pastoral care, mentoring, and quality improvement

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Metro Auckland region has 3.5 Prevocational Medical Education Fellow positions for the 2026 Training Year to support the transition of House Officers into the workforce:

• 1 FTE based at Waitematā

• 0.5 FTE based at Waitematā

• 1 FTE based at Te Toka Tumai Auckland

•1 FTE based at Counties Manukau

We are the three largest districts in the country and employ over a third of the Resident Medical Officer workforce, with a strong emphasis on clinical education and teaching support.

The core purpose of the Medical Education Fellow (MEF) role is to optimise the education and training of prevocational house officers by delivering and advancing educational programmes and initiatives, providing pastoral care and hands on support, and to assist with achieving Medical Council accreditation requirements. The post holder will gain broad professional experience and learning in medical education and leadership with career-long impact, whilst maintaining and developing clinical skills.

These are 12-month positions (starting 2 February 2026) aligned to the Registrar clinical training year with work hours being Monday to Friday. There is opportunity to build a clinical component into all roles by negotiation.

For more information about the roles, pleases see the links below:

• Waitematā postgraduate MEF (full time)

• Waitematā undergraduate MEF (0.5 FTE)

• Te Toka Tumai Auckland MEF (full time)

• Counties Manukau MEF (full time)

About the Team

The reporting structure and responsibilities of the Medical Education Fellow role vary across the three districts: please refer to the specific job descriptions for further details. You may apply for one or more Districts. Please clearly indicate your preferred District(s) and role(s) you wish to apply for in your application.

In all three districts, the MEF will have the opportunity to participate and lead in:

·         PGY1 and PGY2 medical education and teaching

·         Advocacy, mentoring, and pastoral and professional support of prevocational house officers

·         Project work, change management and quality improvement

·         Research projects inc. presentation at relevant events

·         Liaison between the house officers and the medical education and clinical leadership teams

The roles sit with the Medical Education Units of each district and work closely with the Director of Clinical Training, with many opportunities for regional collaboration. 

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The candidates we are looking for will:

·         Have a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Medical Council of New Zealand

·         Have full registration with MCNZ i.e. achieved endorsement removal or be a Registrar

·         Have an interest in education and training with some experience in teaching, coordination, management and/or leadership experience in medical education

·         Have experience in complex health environments; either within metro Auckland or transferable skills

·         Have the ability to connect with others to influence change

·         Possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality and be trustworthy

·         Have interest and/or knowledge and/or experience in research

·         Have the ability and enthusiasm for leading transformation for your colleagues

·         Be flexible, positive and a proactive problem-solver

·         Understand that medical education has a direct link to patient care

·         Have great time management skills with the ability to prioritise

·         Hold a record of punctuality and good attendance

·         Have sound clinical skills and references

·         Be able to work autonomously within agreed boundaries

·         Be committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in training education and training initiatives

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

 How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 5pm Monday 9 June 2025. Offers to successful applicants will be sent on Monday 18th August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Director of Clinical Training (DCT) of each district:

Waitematā : Dr Laura Chapman, Laura.Chapman@waitematadhb.govt.nz
Counties Manukau: Dr Lou Finnel, Louise.Finnel@middlemore.co.nz
Te Toka Tumai Auckland: Dr Chris Lewis, CLewis@adhb.govt.nz
Recruitment: Daniel Sefuiva, Daniel.Sefuiva@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Interviews will be held on:

Waitematā: Monday 23 June 2025
Counties Manukau: Tuesday 1 July 2025
Te Toka Tumai: Wednesday 18 June 2025