Help us shape the future of Indigenous health education in specialist training

Date published: Oct 23, 2025, 15:58 PM

Summary

Expressions of interest are now open for members to join the Expert Advisory Group and help shape the new Indigenous Health Curriculum Framework.

Description

Open positions:
  • Chair (must identify as Māori, and / or Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander)
  • Māori, and / or Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander elders
  • Māori, and / or Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander academics
  • Māori, and / or Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander physicians

We're particularly seeking members with interest and expertise in education, pedagogy, and Indigenous knowledge systems.

The Indigenous Health Curriculum project is a priority initiative to transform our approach to Indigenous health education. It aims to provide structured, assessed, and sustainable content for all specialty programs.

You'll play a key role in shaping the Indigenous Health Curriculum Framework by:

  • sharing knowledge
  • identifying key elements
  • co-designing principles and values
  • guiding the use of Indigenous pedagogies.

You'll also advise on curriculum content and evaluation, ensuring the framework remains grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems and responsive to community needs.

It's anticipated that the Expert Advisory Group will meet 4 times in 2026: 2 in person and 2 online, with the first meeting scheduled for March 2026 in person.  There will likely be up to 2 hours of pre-reading required before each hui (meeting).

While most of the mahi (work) will occur during scheduled workshops, you may be asked to respond to communication, review documents or complete pre-reading.

We'll cover the costs of any necessary travel for face-to-face meetings and a small honoraria payment as acknowledgement, will be provided for each meeting attended.

The Expert Advisory Group will work in partnership with the College-based curriculum project team to provide project management, administration, and secretariat support.

Read the Indigenous Health Curriculum Expert Advisory Group Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.

Apply

To apply, complete the expression of interest form via SurveyMonkey or send an EOI form (PDF) with your CV to hauoramaori@racp.org.nz

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact:

Creation Date:

Oct 23, 2025, 09:00 AM

Closing Date:

Nov 28, 2025, 23:59 PM
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