Poisons Information Officer

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Times New Roman;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#f4b142;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cimg src=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/assets/humanresources/documents/campus2026.jpg%22 alt=%22%22 width=%22850%22 height=%22345%22%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Times New Roman;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#f4b142;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E_%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENATIONAL POISONS CENTRE | TE POKAPŪ MĀTAURANGA TĀOKE%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE WĀHANGA MATUA MĀTAU HAUORA%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout our team | Mō te tīma%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe National Poisons Centre is a specialised unit dedicated to providing poisoning assessment and treatment advice to the entire population of New Zealand that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is part of the Division of Health Sciences at the University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe role | Te mahi%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAs a Poisons Information Officer, you will:%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Handle telephone-based poisoning enquiries from both health professionals and the general public about acute poisoning or the toxic effects of chemicals and other substances.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Prepare clinically oriented poisons information documents.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Contribute to toxicovigilance and poisoning prevention activities.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Be involved with other activities of the Centre in relation to its supply of information to various sectors of the community.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EYour skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ESuccessful candidates must possess a health science or biological science degree, preferably in pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy, or nursing.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EA comprehensive knowledge of toxicology and prior clinical or healthcare-related experience would be a distinct advantage.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAdditional to the above, we are looking for someone who:%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Possess’ excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Displays a high sense of self-motivation.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Has established and effective computer skills.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Has the ability to participate in a 24-hour roster including night, weekend, and public holiday work.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther details | Pūroko%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThis is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EParticipation in a 24/7 roster (working a share of nights, weekends, and public holidays) is required, for which a salary loading applies.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe salary level for this position is %2475,631 to %2480,503. Top of range %2488,750.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EYou must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EThe start date for the position is 11 January 2027.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EWe offer competitive salary, five weeks’ annual leave and a 6.75% superannuation scheme.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ESpecific enquiries regarding the role may be directed to Dr Adam Pomerleau, Director, via the contact details below.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060d87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EApplication | Tono%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ETo submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601590 will close on Sunday 22 November 2026%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EApplications may be reviewed as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22subtitle%22%3EAdditional Information%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:adam@poisons.co.nz%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EDr Adam Pomerleau%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition details:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/_assets/humanresources/documents/2601590.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EJob Description%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EFurther Information:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://poisons.co.nz/%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EDepartment Website%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECreate an email with a link to this vacancy:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:?Subject=Vacancy at the University of Otago %26amp;body=Hello, this vacancy at the University of Otago might be of interest to you https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2601590%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3ECreate email%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#060D87;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.otago.ac.nz/humanresources/join-otago/lifestyle-and-culture/dunedin/index.html%22 target=%22_blank%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;%22%3EAbout Dunedin%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details

Primary Location: NZL-SI-Dunedin

Employment Status: Permanent

Salary Level and Range: Level 6 (Range of Appointments $75,631 to $80,503, Top of Range $88,750)

Organisation: National Poisons Centre

Job Function: Advice, Support and Welfare