Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychological Medicine and Consultant Psychiatrist (Joint Clinical)

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE | TE TARI WHAKAORA HINENGARO DUNEDIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | TE KURA WHAIORA A ŌTEPOTI

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HEALTH NEW ZEALAND | TE WHATU ORA – SOUTHERN (HEALTH NEW ZEALAND – SOUTHERN)

In pursuit of excellence, the Dunedin School of Medicine, in association with Health New Zealand - Southern, seeks to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Psychological Medicine. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a clinical academic to establish themselves in one of the leading medical schools in Australasia.

The appointee will provide leadership in teaching and research in the field of psychological medicine while supporting an effective and efficient inpatient and outpatient service for psychiatry patients in the Otago and Southland regions. There are research opportunities for wider collaboration with other researchers in the University’s well regarded medical and medical science departments such as the Departments of Anatomy, Pathology and Preventive and Social Medicine.

In addition to holding the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago, the appointee will concurrently hold a position as Consultant Psychiatrist at Health New Zealand - Southern. This is a joint University/Hospital position and will be held as a single contract with the University of Otago. The two separate roles equal the equivalent of one full-time position.

Academic Component (0.5 FTE)

The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Psychological Medicine, Dunedin School of Medicine and appointed to the position of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer dependent on academic achievement, skills and experience. The appointee will have academic qualifications and will be responsible for teaching at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels and is expected to engage in an independent and productive research programme. There will be significant opportunity for laboratory and clinically-based research. Prior experience in teaching and research is preferred but not essential.

Clinical Component (0.5 FTE)

Health New Zealand - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. The successful applicant will participate in a shared roster and an after-hours on-call roster; clinical duties and patient care will form 50% of weekly duties. Alongside an enthusiastic group of colleagues, the appointee will provide support for the outpatient psychiatry clinics.

This position is based in Dunedin, and the precise nature of the clinical duties will be negotiated prior to appointment and when the field of the successful applicant is known. However, preference will be given to candidates who can work with our clinical teams across the Southland and Queenstown districts either via telehealth or outreach clinic visits. Additional payment is made for clinical duties outside of regular hours, in negotiation with Health New Zealand - Southern. The successful candidate will have specialist qualifications in Psychiatry and must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Further details/Pūroko

The University of Otago is well-known for its collegiality and combined with living in the vibrant city of Dunedin, it offers opportunities for an excellent work-life balance.

If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to learn more about joining our team, then please contact Farai Madambi, Senior Recruitment Consultant for a confidential discussion via farai.madambi@otago.ac.nz

Applications will close on Monday, 1 September 2025.

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