Professional Practice Fellow Va27a o Tautai, Centre for Pacific Health

CENTRE FOR PACIFIC HEALTH VAA O TAUTAI
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA

About our team Mō te tīma

Vaa o Tautai Centre for Pacific Health provides a range of academic programmes and support for Pacific students leads Pacific Health teaching and research and provides strategic support for Pacific developments and regional engagement in the Division of Health Sciences. Our work as a team is underpinned by the Pacific Strategic Framework which outlines the Universitys commitment to meeting the needs of Pacific peoples and supports the further development of activities that promote improved rates of access retention and completion among New Zealand students of indigenous descent.

The role Te Mahi

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Health Sciences Pacific Health team and contribute to innovations in Pacific Health developments at the University of Otago.

As an academic member of the Vaa o Tautai you will be involved in teaching and training across Medicine Health Professional programmes and the Bachelor of Health Sciences (Pacific and Global Health major) while continuing your own professional development within an area of expertise. You will encourage the relationship with communities in the development coordination and delivery of Pacific curriculum and support the promotion of professional and cultural skills in students.

Your skills and experience Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Possess a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification.
Have experience working within Pacific communities.
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with students and staff from diverse cultural backgrounds.
A commitment to an improvement in the health and wellbeing of Pacific people.
A demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural setting.
A strong commitment to working in a Pacific team.
A demonstrated commitment to Pacific development.
Sensitivity to and respect for cultural differences particularly in an educational context.
A proven ability to establish and maintain relationships.
The ability to work autonomously take responsibility for own work and work in a team.

An ability to form positive productive collaborations will also be vital to your success in this role.

Further Details Puroko

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) permanent position located in Ōtepoti Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $75727 to $102900 per annum.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Fran Cockerell Manager Vaa o Tautai Centre for Pacific Health via the email address below.

Application Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Monday 24 November 2025.

Additional Information

Contact: Fran Cockerell

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