Prevocational Medical Education SHO | Annual Recruitment 2027

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

• Prevocational Medical Education Senior House Officer / Night Elective position, Christchurch Hospital, 6 month run, full time.
• Work with a group of others also passionate about medical education and ensuring Waitaha Canterbury offers an exceptional education programme.
• This SHO role will be suited to individuals seeking opportunities outside traditional career paths that can demonstrate interest and efforts extending beyond their current roles and who will bring new and diverse skills.

As a Prevocational Medical Education Senior House Officer, you will support the Medical Education and Training Unit (METU) to deliver a high quality, high value medical education, training, and pastoral care programme at Waitaha Canterbury.  You will work with METU and other Waitaha Canterbury colleagues to embed quality improvement, innovation, translational research, education, and leadership development. There will be the opportunity to identify a key project or quality improvement initiative in medical education and scope to tailor the role to suit individual interests and skills. You will also contribute to the night elective roster. This position is part of the night elective roster which covers 4 sets of 3 nights and 3 sets of 4 nights across a 3 month period.

About you

As a Prevocational Medical Education Senior House Officer, you will:

• be PGY3 or above.
• have a demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, and coaching other doctors.
• have an ability and enthusiasm for leading transformation in medical education.
• be able to create learner focused educational opportunities and support the development of others through mentoring, teaching, and training.
• have an ability to produce and deliver high quality written and oral material for a range of audiences /stakeholder groups.
• be able to develop evaluations/audit protocols and analyse, critically appraise, and interpret data and complex information.

• Knowledge and commitment of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how the principles can be applied to health.
• A willingness to grow and further develop an equity lens and skillset, both to assist Māori and minority groups. 
• You must be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council’s website at www.mcnz.org.nz

About the Team

The role will be based at Christchurch Hospital within the Medical Education and Training Unit (METU).

The METU team comprises the Director Medical Clinical Training, three Medical Education Officers, an Administrator, and 15 Prevocational Educational Supervisors.

When you work with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Canterbury District, you are part of something very special. We plan, fund, and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.

Facilities within Canterbury District include:

• Christchurch Hospital
• Christchurch Women’s Hospital
• Hillmorton Hospital and the Princes Margaret Hospital – Mental Health Services
• Burwood Hospital – Older Persons Health and Rehabilitation Services, including the Spinal injuries Unit
• Ashburton Hospital - General Hospital, south of Christchurch

You will gain world class experience with varied case mixes and a high level of medical education, training, and supervision. With 600 Resident Doctors employed at Canterbury, you will join a team committed to serving their community. You can learn more here

• Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches, and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City. To find out more, visit http://bit.ly/2n9sr32
• Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education & Training Unit (METU)
• Be supported by our Resident Doctors’ Support Team (RDST)
• Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs

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 service our community. 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 by 8 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact RDST@cdhb.health.nz

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