Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

The Equity Advisor is responsible for progressing RANZCOG's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand. Working closely with the Executive Director Aotearoa New Zealand, He Hono Wāhine, the Aotearoa team, and wider College teams, the Equity Advisor will support the committee He Hono Wāhine to deliver projects and activities under Te Rautaki Māori me te Ara Whakamua. Primarily based in the Wellington office, the role focuses on maintaining momentum, keeping key workstreams moving, and supporting core relationships and activities.

This is a full time fixed‑term parental leave cover, until end of November 2026. However, applications from candidates seeking part time (0.8 FTE/ 30 hours per week) arrangements are also welcome.

Key Responsibilities:

Committee and relationship support

• Provide committee coordination for He Hono Wāhine, liaising with the Chair, preparing meeting agendas, papers, minutes, and following up on action items.
• Prepare reports for the He Hono Wāhine Chair for RANZCOG’s Board and Council.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Māori Fellows, trainees, partner organisations, and cultural advisors.
• Assist with travel planning and event logistics for meetings or other events.

 
Project and activity coordination

• Support He Hono Wāhine and Te Kāhui Oranga ō Nuku to deliver the activities of Te Rautaki Māori me te Ara Whakamua, to grow the O&G workforce and improve health outcomes for Māori women and whānau.
• Plan and support, or contribute to, events that support the Maori O&G workforce or focus on health equity and cultural safety and competence in the wider workforce.
• Work with RANZCOG’s trial Kaiāwhina position to coordinate support for trainees and foster interest in O&G amongst Māori medical students and junior doctors.

Equity, advocacy, and submissions

• Contribute to and draft submissions, letters, or other advocacy activities related to women’s health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Provide advice to RANZCOG leadership, Aotearoa New Zealand colleagues and Australian colleagues to foster understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and health equity.
• Promote consideration of health equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all RANZCOG work, and connect staff and members to He Hono Wāhine, Kaumatua or other advisors as required.
  

Ko wai koe | About you - Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification or relevant training/experience in health, policy or cultural advisory roles
• Knowledge and understanding of te ao and tikanga Māori and commitment to te reo Māori.
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how it applies in health.
• An interest in, and commitment to, women's health and improving health outcomes for Māori.
• Ability to effectively able to engage with Māori and non-Māori to advance outcomes for Māori.
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills with an eye for detail including document preparation and formatting.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively across teams, coupled with an ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently
• Proficient use of common computer applications, including MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work occasional weekends or additional hours for meetings or events (time-in-lieu/overtime will be available) and open to occasional travel within New Zealand or to Australia.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

Working at RANZCOG means enjoying a strong sense of purpose and engaging in meaningful work every day. Some of our benefits include:

• Salary packaging
• Flexible and hybrid working conditions
• A range of leave options for all that life throws at you
• Commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and diversity

We are proud to be an accredited Great Place to Work since 2023, with a current score of 89%! We are also recognised as a Work 180 Employer of Choice for Women since 2022 and recently ranked in the top 101 Workplaces for Women across Australia. You can find out more about all of our accreditations on our website!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our staff, trainee, and member workforce.

We encourage applications from First Nations, Māori, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent peoples; as well as parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith.

Feel like you don’t meet all the requirements for this role? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are interested in this role but feel your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at the College.

Please visit our Careers at RANZCOG webpage for more information on our benefits, candidate support and to get an idea of what our recruitment process is like.

TO APPLY: When submitting your application, please include your current CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. You can view the Position Description here or by visiting the College vacancies list on our website.

Applications Close: Thursday 26 March 11:59 PM (AEST/AEDT). Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be shortlisted when they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

RANZCOG acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and communities across Australia, on which our staff live and work, and to their Elders, past, present and future. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.
RANZCOG recognises the special status of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand and is committed to meeting its obligations as Te Tiriti o Waitangi partners.