Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Ara Institute of Canterbury Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

Permanent, Full Time

  • Enjoy a dynamic role with diverse responsibilities across operations, finance, and academic support.
  • Be a key connector between students, staff, and clinical placement providers
  • Champion equity and Māori success through culturally responsive practices.

Coordinate clinical placements and operations to support student success and equity in health education at Ara

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi - About the Role

The Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Faculty of Health, Science and Sustainability by coordinating clinical placements and operational processes across the health and community portfolio, including nursing, midwifery, and medical imaging programmes. This role ensures seamless student experiences through effective engagement, administration, and communication with internal teams and external health providers. It also contributes to equity-focused initiatives, particularly for Māori and underserved communities, and supports the implementation of systems that enhance placement tracking and data management. The coordinator works collaboratively across the faculty to uphold Ara's values and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako - Skills and Experience

  • A level 5 relevant qualification is preferred
  • Recent and relevant knowledge of the health system and tertiary education
  • Proven administration and co-ordination experience
  • Experience with development of systems and processes
  • Working knowledge of kaupapa and mātauranga Māori and its application in a tertiary context
  • Experience in providing pastoral care
  • Demonstrate practice in successfully engaging with communities from diverse backgrounds and identities, in particular Māori, Pasifika, Youth, International and people with disabilities.
  • Experience of preparing contracts and invoices
  • Experience in a tertiary setting
  • Experience in practice placement coordination
  • Proven experience building relationships within primary, mental health and medical surgical areas
  • A high level of computer literacy- Microsoft Office Suite, DBMS, adaptability to implementation of new systems

Mō Mātou - About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury a business division of Te Pūkenga (Ara), is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

As a business division of Te Pūkenga, Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email

Rā Katinga - Applications close - 5pm 28 October

Job Details

Reference #

20876

Posted on

17 Oct 2025

Closes on

28 Oct :00

Location(s)

Central Christchurch

Expertise

Business Support / Administration

Job level(s)

Experienced

Work type(s)

Permanent full-time

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