2027 Training Year - Medical Education Fellow CMDHB
Prevocational Medical Education Fellow - Fixed Term (12 months)
Full time – Counties Manukau
Counties has one Prevocational Medical Education Fellow position for the 2027 Training Year to support the transition of House Officers into the workforce:
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.
The reporting structure and responsibilities of the Medical Education Fellow at Counties is as per the job description.
At Counties, 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
· There is also opportunity to enrol in a University certificate/diploma in Clinical Education
These are 12-month fixed term positions (starting Feb 2027) aligned to the Registrar clinical training year. There is opportunity to build a clinical component into all roles by negotiation.
The candidate 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
Job descriptions:
· Counties Manukau MEF (full time)
For further information contact:
Counties Manukau:
Louise Finnel, Louise.Finnel@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Dereck Souter, dereck.souter@middlemore.co.nz
Recruitment queries:
NOR.Recruitment@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
Applications close: 26 June 2026
Interviews will be held 3 July 2026 and offers to successful applicants will be sent 17 August 2026.
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is committed to seeing Aucklanders from every community and background share in a healthier future. To help us achieve this we need a talented diverse workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our values and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Māori and Pacific communities
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