Manager - Medical Education and Training Unit - 0.9 FTE

METU Manager – Part-Time 0.9 FTE

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from an experienced and motivated leader to undertake a five-month secondment as Manager of the Medical Education and Training Unit (METU), based at North Shore Hospital.

The Medical Education and Training Unit is responsible for the education, training and pastoral care of prevocational doctors (PGY1 and PGY2) across Waitematā. The team works closely with the Director of Clinical Training (DCT), who has overall responsibility for the quality of prevocational training and supervision. Reporting to the DCT and working collaboratively with the Associate Director of Clinical Training (ADCT), the METU Manager will provide leadership and operational oversight of the Unit. The role also maintains important relationships with Metro Auckland medical education teams and national stakeholders.

The main duties of the role includes:

• Leading and managing the METU team to deliver high-quality education programmes for PGY1 and PGY2 doctors.
• Overseeing the orientation programme for new house officers commencing in January 2027.
• Working closely with the DCT to support quality improvement and ensure compliance with Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) requirements.
• Leading preparations for the 2027 MCNZ prevocational accreditation process.
• Welcoming the Medical Education Fellows into their roles in early February.
• Liaising with the RMO Unit, Te Whatu Ora Northern and the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Representing Waitematā on the Regional Prevocational Training Committee.
• Managing the Waitematā Health Scholarships Programme for Māori and Pacific students undertaking health-related degrees.
• Providing oversight and management of the Clinical Decision Support (CEDS) team.

This opportunity will suit an experienced leader with a background in healthcare and a genuine interest in medical education and workforce development.

You will bring proven experience in leading and managing teams.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively across professional groups and within an inter-professional environment.
• Strong organisational and operational management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership approach, with a commitment to education, training and the development of others.

If this sounds like you, please submit your Expression of Interest, including your current CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills, attributes and experience as relevant to the role via email to Dr Rebecca Somerville, Director of Clinical Training Rebecca.Somerville@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz by COB 13th November 2026.

METU Manager – Part-Time 0.9 FTE

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from an experienced and motivated leader to undertake a five-month secondment as Manager of the Medical Education and Training Unit (METU), based at North Shore Hospital.

The Medical Education and Training Unit is responsible for the education, training and pastoral care of prevocational doctors (PGY1 and PGY2) across Waitematā. The team works closely with the Director of Clinical Training (DCT), who has overall responsibility for the quality of prevocational training and supervision. Reporting to the DCT and working collaboratively with the Associate Director of Clinical Training (ADCT), the METU Manager will provide leadership and operational oversight of the Unit. The role also maintains important relationships with Metro Auckland medical education teams and national stakeholders.

The main duties of the role includes:

• Leading and managing the METU team to deliver high-quality education programmes for PGY1 and PGY2 doctors.
• Overseeing the orientation programme for new house officers commencing in January 2027.
• Working closely with the DCT to support quality improvement and ensure compliance with Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) requirements.
• Leading preparations for the 2027 MCNZ prevocational accreditation process.
• Welcoming the Medical Education Fellows into their roles in early February.
• Liaising with the RMO Unit, Te Whatu Ora Northern and the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Representing Waitematā on the Regional Prevocational Training Committee.
• Managing the Waitematā Health Scholarships Programme for Māori and Pacific students undertaking health-related degrees.
• Providing oversight and management of the Clinical Decision Support (CEDS) team.

This opportunity will suit an experienced leader with a background in healthcare and a genuine interest in medical education and workforce development.

You will bring proven experience in leading and managing teams.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work collaboratively across professional groups and within an inter-professional environment.
• Strong organisational and operational management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative and supportive leadership approach, with a commitment to education, training and the development of others.

If this sounds like you, please submit your Expression of Interest, including your current CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and the skills, attributes and experience as relevant to the role via email to Dr Rebecca Somerville, Director of Clinical Training Rebecca.Somerville@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz by COB 13th November 2026.