Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Paediatrics (Christchurch)
University Of Otago

Christchurch, Canterbury
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About
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DEPARTMENT OF PAEDIATRICS | TE TARI MĀTAI AROTAMARIKI
FACULTY OF MEDICINE | CHRISTCHURCH
Our Faculty of Medicine - Christchurch campus is the base for medical and postgraduate health education and health research in Christchurch.
The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health collaborates closely in student teaching and research programmes with the region’s hospitals run by Health New Zealand, and other community health agencies.
The role | Te mahi
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health in Christchurch. This role represents an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the ongoing teaching of medical students, and potentially to other departmental teaching programmes depending on your particular expertise.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in research activities, including the supervision of research projects, to lead and develop teaching activities within the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, and to foster good relations with the University, local tertiary institutions, Health New Zealand, and the community.
It is expected that the appointee will play an active role in the Faculty of Medicine – Christchurch, including participation in various committees, attendance at departmental and faculty meetings, and liaising closely with other academics and students.
Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako
- Be a medically qualified doctor who holds, or is soon to be eligible for, vocational registration as a Paediatrician with the New Zealand Medical Council.
- Hold a postgraduate research degree.
- Have teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Demonstrate significant research achievement for their career stage and the capacity to lead a robust research programme.
- Demonstrate experience in establishing and maintaining effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Have excellent administrative skills relative to an academic environment.
Further details | Pūroko
This is a permanent, part time (0.5 FTE) position located in Ōtautahi, Christchurch.
The appointment range for this role is $98,583 to $184,993 per annum (pro-rata).
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
Specific enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Professor Tony Walls, Head of Department via the contact details below.
Application | Tono
- A CV
- A cover letter
- Three referee contact details
Applications quoting reference number 2501884 will close on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Additional Information
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 listed.
Contact: Professor Tony Walls Tel: +64 3 372 6755
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Location: About Christchurch
Primary Location
NZL-SI-ChristchurchEmployment Status
PermanentSalary Level and Range
Lecturer / Research Fellow - Medical & Dental ($98,583 to $120,528) or Senior Lecturer / Senior Research Fellow - Medical & Dental ($148,416 to $184,993)Organisation
Paediatrics and Child HealthJob Function
Teaching
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