Student Care Coordinator, Faculty of Medicine Dunedin

Dunedin - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: $ 75631 - 80503

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OFFICE OF THE DEAN AND HEAD OF REGION
FACULTY OF MEDICINE - DUNEDIN TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA - ŌTEPOTI

Mō te tīma About our team

The Faculty of Medicine Dunedin (FOM D) is part of the University of Otago Faculty of Medicine established in 1875 and is New Zealands first medical school. Our medical students undertake three years of study in Dunedin before completing their clinical placements in Dunedin Christchurch or Wellington regions. The FOM-D region hosts approximately 950 medical students and 500 academic research and professional staff. The Deans Office is the administrative centre for Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin for both academic and non-academic matters.

Te mahi The role

As the Student Care Coordinator youll be the first point of contact for wellbeing for medical students of the Faculty of Medicine - Dunedin providing responsive compassionate and effective coordination of support to students in the medical (MB ChB) programme across the Dunedin campus and regional locations.

You will be responsible for coordinating the monitoring of student academic progress and pastoral care supporting a wider team to recognise trends or issues that may require further attention or escalation. Collaborating closely with university and health system teams clinical and teaching staff and external partners you will take a holistic approach to coordinating students individual requirements to succeed.

You will also play a key role in designing and delivering wellbeing initiatives workshops and resources that foster a positive and supportive student experience.

Kā pūkeka me kā wheako Your skills and experience

You will bring experience in student or client support or pastoral care along with a qualification relevant to pastoral care social work counselling or academic progress. You are an exceptional communicator with a compassionate person-centred approach committed to creating a coordinated experience for every student. You handle sensitive information with the highest integrity adhering to established policies and processes and have a good understanding of confidentiality and privacy matters. You can explain complex procedures in a clear accessible way adapting your approach to meet the expectations of your audience.

Successful candidates will also have:
Experience of working inclusively with people.
A calm diplomatic non-judgemental and tactful manner especially in high pressure situations.
Strong relationship-building skills (whakawhanaukataka) - ability to enhance individual mana.
Flexible adaptable and professional approach.
In-depth knowledge of local community support networks and agencies.
Strong understanding of the Education Code of Practice 2021.
Competency in cultural safety aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Membership of a relevant professional body.

Pūroko Further details

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

The appointment range for this role is $75631 to $80503 Top of Range $88750.

Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka is a workplace that values and utilises inclusive thinking people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of kaimahi with diverse backgrounds experiences skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

We offer competitive salary five weeks annual leave a 6.75% superannuation scheme and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

For further information or to discuss the role in confidence please contact Suetonia Green via the contact details below.

Tono Application

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference numberwill close on Sunday 25 January 2026.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information

Contact: Suetonia Green

Position details: Job Description

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OFFICE OF THE DEAN AND HEAD OF REGIONFACULTY OF MEDICINE - DUNEDIN TE KAUPEKA WHAIORA - ŌTEPOTIMō te tīma About our teamThe Faculty of Medicine Dunedin (FOM D) is part of the University of Otago Faculty of Medicine established in 1875 and is New Zealands first medical school. Our medical student...