Medical Education Coordinator

Medical Education Coordinator – Christchurch Hospital

Location: Christchurch Hospital, Waitaha Canterbury
Employment type: Part-time (0.5 FTE), Fixed term (March 2026 – May 2028)

An exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future medical workforce. Join a committed and collaborative education team supporting high-quality training for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) within a large tertiary hospital environment.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As the Medical Education Coordinator, you will be a key member of the Medical Education and Training Unit (METU), supporting the coordination, delivery, and continuous improvement of postgraduate medical education programmes for RMOs.

This role involves working closely with clinical leaders, educational supervisors, specialist colleges, and external partners to ensure RMO training programmes meet accreditation requirements and reflect best practice. You will contribute to programme planning, orientation, accreditation activity, and the ongoing development of a positive and innovative learning environment.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role funded through contract arrangements, offering meaningful work with strong professional purpose and impact.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Medical Education and Training Unit (METU) at Christchurch Hospital supports postgraduate medical education across Waitaha Canterbury. The team works collaboratively with clinical services, colleges, and universities to deliver high-quality training in a busy tertiary hospital setting.

Christchurch offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining vibrant city living with easy access to beaches, mountains, and outdoor recreation.

About You

As a Medical Education Coordinator, you will bring:

• Postgraduate qualifications (up to Masters level) in education or a related field and/or professional qualifications in a health-related discipline
• Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering clinical teaching or workplace learning programmes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience working with RMOs and/or accreditation standards for clinical training (desirable)

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply, please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.