Who are we?

The University of Auckland is the highest ranked New Zealand University in the main world university rankings systems. The University of Auckland is ranked in the 201-250 band for the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The medical school is ranked within the world's top 100, and the class size is heading towards 300 per year. The South Auckland Clinical Campus is an academic division of The University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, and coordinates clinical teaching and research in partnership with Counties Manukau Health.

The Opportunity

This position will suit a paediatrician or adolescent physician with enthusiasm for and experience in teaching as well as clinical research. Teaching will be at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The candidate must aspire to take an increasing role in leadership of teaching in adolescent health in Auckland and New Zealand. Previous research experience and the ability to acquire external research funding would be an advantage as would a higher research degree.

Counties Manukau Health provides health services to over 550,000 people and is regarded as one of the most progressive services in Australasia with initiatives aimed at developing 'whole of system' integrated care. The Centre for Youth Health is a community based secondary health care service, part of Kidz First Children's Hospital and Community Health.

Candidates must hold a medical qualification registerable in New Zealand and must have a higher qualification in Paediatrics equivalent to the Fellowship of the Royal Australasia College of Physicians (FRACP) with subspecialist training in Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine or equivalent and be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

Research is also an important part of this role. You would be expected to develop research which addresses issues of relevance to adolescent health and well-being both in New Zealand and internationally.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Professor Cameron Grant if your query is related to an academic nature on (telephone: 64-3737599 ext. 86192; email: cc.grant@auckland.ac.nz): and of a clinical nature to Doctor Bridget Farrant, (email: Bridget.Farrant@middlemore.co.nz).

Why work for us?

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• flexible employment practices
• career development programmes
• Ccmpany superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts.

Perks of living in Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland's harbour setting, magnificent beaches and verdant bush make it a great place to study and work, whilst the University's close proximity to New Zealand's major businesses and hospitals enables staff and students to rub shoulders with leading practitioners in their field. The pace is relaxed, the people are friendly, and with a diverse range of leisure options and high quality schools it is easy to understand why New Zealand is continually ranked one of the best places in the world to live and raise a family.

https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/why-choose-nz

Applications

Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document, outlining your full employment history (academic and clinical) a cover letter which outlines your motivation for applying, the specific expertise you will bring to this role and the contribution you anticipate making if appointed.

Applications close Monday, 11 March 2019.