The Aotearoa New Zealand Paediatrics & Child Health Division Education Committee (AoNZ PDEC) seeks expressions of interest for Basic and Advanced Trainee Representatives.

There are two trainee representative positions available on the Aotearoa New Zealand Paediatrics & Child Health Division Education Committee:

• 1 x Basic Trainee Representative
• 1 x Advanced Trainee Representative

Kaupapa o te Komiti | Purpose of the Committee

The AoNZ PDEC oversees the implementation of College Education Policy and Strategic Direction in relation to education in the Division in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Committee:

• oversees the accreditation for Training Settings and the Basic Training programs
• monitors training program requirements and curricula
• advises the CEC on education policy

AoNZ PDEC acknowledges Te Tiriti ō Waitangi and the foundational principles of bicultural partnership, participation, and protection it guarantees. We therefore commit that all our policies will consider the impact on the wellbeing and mana of Māori as tangata whenua and ensure that these policies uphold the above principles.

Takohanga | Responsibilities

The Committee meet up to 6 times a year, the meetings are conducted via hui-ā-ataata | Zoom.

Most of the mahi will occur during scheduled hui. There is likely to be up to 2 hours of pre-reading required before kanohi ki te kanohi hui, and 1 hour prior to hui-ā-ataata | zoom. Members may be asked to respond to communication out of session.

Paearu Mātauranga, Paearu Wheako | Knowledge and experience criteria

• Be a RACP Paediatrics and Child Health Division member who resides in Aotearoa NZ.
• High level communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to build positive partnerships.
• Computer literate with access to a computer.
• Ability and capacity to prepare appropriately and diligently for participation in RACP activities.

Read the Aotearoa NZ Paediatrics and Child Health Division Education Committee Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.

Apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest form (DOC) and your CV to NZPDEC@racp.org.nz

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For more information about this role, contact Tasha Simmons, Executive Officer – Basic Training, Aotearoa NZ, at NZPDEC@racp.org.nz