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May 15, 2024
Massey University
Palmerston North
Specialist in Companion Animal Surgery
Job Description: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor
Companion Animal Surgery
The purpose of this position is to provide high quality surgery services to
Position Purpose:
the referring vets, clients, and patients of the Companion Animal Hospital
of the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
To contribute to enhance the learning and qualifications outcomes of
Massey University’s students and the scholarly programme of teaching,
research and publication, contributing to postgraduate research
supervision, and by providing administrative and professional service to
the university and the broader academic, professional and general
communities.
Department: School of Veterinary Science
Location: Manawatu
Reports to: VTH Director through the Group Leader Companion Animal
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Companion Animal Surgery
Key relationships: Internal External
Head of School Referring practices and
So VS Executive veterinarians
Practice Manager Professional bodies
Staff and clients of the Companion
Animal Hospital
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
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Companion Animal Surgery
The purpose of this position is to provide high quality surgery services to
Position Purpose:
the referring vets, clients, and patients of the Companion Animal Hospital
of the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH)
To contribute to enhance the learning and qualifications outcomes of
Massey University’s students and the scholarly programme of teaching,
research and publication, contributing to postgraduate research
supervision, and by providing administrative and professional service to
the university and the broader academic, professional and general
communities.
Department: School of Veterinary Science
Location: Manawatu
Reports to: VTH Director through the Group Leader Companion Animal
Responsible for: Nil
Delegations: Nil
Job Title: Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Companion Animal Surgery
Key relationships: Internal External
Head of School Referring practices and
So VS Executive veterinarians
Practice Manager Professional bodies
Staff and clients of the Companion
Animal Hospital
Massey University: We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields
of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to
community and industry. Our researchers are developing expertise and
skills to advance human knowledge and understanding. Working together
across disciplines and locations, we solve national and global problems
through fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research, while
culturally and artistically enriching our world.
We are deeply committed to being a Te Tiriti-led university,
demonstrating authentic leadership in contemporary Aotearoa New
Zealand as we uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the founding document of our
nation, and its principles through our practice. We embrace this not just
as an obligation but as a real opportunity for the nation and its people.
Our educators are preparing a new generation of global leaders. Our
students are diverse and are attracted to Massey because they want to
achieve their personal goals or make their mark in the world. They
experience world-class learning that recognises their intellectual and
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cultural strengths, expands their horizons and prepares them to
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it.
The School of Veterinary Science advances knowledge in animal health
About this area
and welfare, biosecurity, conservation, and sustainable productivity. We
are a world-leader in our field, working with governments, other
universities, international and national organisations, and companies to
improve animal health and production, and human health. We have over
1000 students, 250 staff and 170 research programmes.
Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.
At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:
contribute to a rapidly transforming world with skills, critical and creative
thinking and leadership.
We will be renowned for our passion and caring attitude. All Massey
campuses will be innovation ecosystems, acting as magnets for smart
enterprises. Wherever we are, we will operate in partnerships founded
on respect, trust and mutual benefit. Massey is not only defined by what
we do, but by how we do it.
The School of Veterinary Science advances knowledge in animal health
About this area
and welfare, biosecurity, conservation, and sustainable productivity. We
are a world-leader in our field, working with governments, other
universities, international and national organisations, and companies to
improve animal health and production, and human health. We have over
1000 students, 250 staff and 170 research programmes.
Massey core capabilities
At Massey we are Tiriti-led, upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles through our practice, we:
- Demonstrate awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand
- Understand the relevance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the work of the University and
- Embracing Te Reo in relevant and practical ways in our workplace interactions and engagement
demonstrates that we respect and value Māori conventions in appropriate settings.
At Massey we work together with mutual respect and caring. we:
- Act with integrity and trustworthiness and give credit to others for the work they do.
- Work cooperatively and inter-dependently to foster and promote the One University approach.
- Share knowledge and communicate professionally with courtesy and mutual respect.
- Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
- Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
- Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
- Are ethical in all transactions, working within the parameters of our policies and procedures.
- Are direct, truthful and maintain confidentiality.
- Seek to understand and appreciate our differences.
- Keep ourselves and others safe; work together to embrace with the University's health, safety
supporting all safety and wellbeing initiatives: and by actively engaging in health and safety
improvement opportunities.
At Massey we are future-focused, results- oriented and strive for excellence. we:
- Take ownership and responsibility for delivering results to support achievement of university
- Provide the best quality services to our customers (internal and external) ensuring our
- Deliver or support world-class research, teaching and learning and citizenship.
- Take personal responsibility for our performance, take pride in doing our job well, and commit
to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Are motivated and create a positive working environment where our values are reinforced.
- Anticipate and respond with agility and resilience to the changing needs of the University and
the communities we serve.
- Seek ways to improve our services to deliver in an efficient and effective way.
- Embrace technology and apply this innovatively to better meet the needs of those we serve.
- Challenge ourselves to reach our potential and help bring out the best in others.
- Understand how what we do contributes to the objectives of the University.
Teaching
-
Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching via all modes
on-line technologies.
courses and design the appropriate assessment criteria and
- Design and develop the academic and administrative content of
processes.
all papers allocated from the University’s Integrated Paper
- Coordinate and administer the teaching delivery and assessment of
Programme (IPP).
- Ensure that all teaching is research-informed and relevant, and that
course materials are regularly updated.
tutors, graduate assistants, and technical support personnel.
- Allocate and supervise the teaching and marking of tutors/senior
- Participate in the peer review of teaching to enhance the quality of
- Arrange for regular student evaluations of teaching for all
been assigned.
- Be accessible to students by providing consultation time on course-
Supervision
supervising the research activities of undergraduate and
- Contribute to the University degree completions and success by
postgraduate students, including postgraduate research projects
and theses.
Research and • Contribute to the research activities of the Companion Animal
Hospital
Scholarship
- Contribute to School seminars and workshops
Service Service to the Community
- Participate in community service activities that further advance the
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profession or field and which are consistent with the University’s
charter and strategic goals.
critic and conscience of society”.
and learn by instruction.
residency programme and eligibility to sit a specialist qualification.
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charter and strategic goals.
- Assist the School to develop and strengthen relationships with
- Contribute to the broader community and society through the
critic and conscience of society”.
- Assist the School/Institute/University to develop an environment
University Responsibilities
- Serve on University and/or School/Institute committees.
- Observe University policy and codes of practice in all teaching,
- Contribute to the development of a School/Institute environment
- Contribute to the administration of the School/Institute.
- Take responsibility for professional self-improvement and
- Undertake other duties as may be assigned.
- Participate in the Companion Animal Surgery service.
and learn by instruction.
- Ensure that thorough medical records are completed for all patients to
- Actively participate in rounds, including daily cases rounds and
- Attend and contribute to presentations, M&M rounds, seminars and
- The candidate must be willing to be included in the on-call roster for
Companion Animal Surgery.
of School.
- Other duties as reasonably requested by the VTH Director or the Head
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
- Relevant specialist level qualification or proof of completion of a
residency programme and eligibility to sit a specialist qualification.
- A veterinary degree which can be immediately registered with the
Experience: • Companion Animal surgical experience is essential
other tertiary teaching environment.
- Demonstrated teaching and research experience in a university or
- Experienced in the use of electronic and on-line technologies in
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Capabilities - Behaviour
Communication • Written and oral communications that produces clear and complete
Essential apply confidentiality. Works with key stakeholders internally and
externally. Applies confidentiality when required.
Essential • Contributes as a member with multiple teams that span function, issue
performance.
Transformation
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Communication • Written and oral communications that produces clear and complete
Essential communication for stakeholders.
- Analyses audiences to understand their composition and perspectives.
- Recognises which communications need to be formalised to provide
- Conducts discussions in a respectful manner, that are sincere and
-
Adapts listening and facilitation styles to others' communication styles.
Essential apply confidentiality. Works with key stakeholders internally and
externally. Applies confidentiality when required.
- Adapts interaction style appropriate to different situations and people.
- Understands the factors for high performance and creates positive
- Works to understand alternative points of view to guide productive
- Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with key
Essential • Contributes as a member with multiple teams that span function, issue
and location.
- Establishes and maintains credibility and appropriate confidentiality with
stakeholders.
portfolios and works to resolves conflict and other obstacles to team
- Proactively identifies and addresses potential issues with stakeholders.
- Leverages partnerships to improve the performance of programme or
performance.
- Able to coach and influence internal and external stakeholders, building
- Assist in implementation of new systems, procedures and tools efficiently
Transformation
- Works with agility, adjusting current working processes or adopting new
- Seeks challenging opportunities or assignments to grow and develop one’s
Essential • Requirement to pass a Qualifications Validation Check.
- Proof of attainment of veterinary qualification.
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- Where applicable, proof of attainment of specialist level
sit a specialist qualification.
check performed by the Ministry of Justice.
- Requirement to pass a Criminal and Traffic Convictions (Security)
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