Subject Matter Expert - Medical & Dentistry based in New Zealand/ Australia

About Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE delivers high-stakes exams to professionals and industries through their worldwide network of test centres and partnerships. Pearson VUE empowers millions of people to get their certifications and licenses in almost every industry to make progress in their lives and advance their careers.

Role Summary

We are looking for Subject Matter Experts in a range of healthcare sectors to write and review Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for professional certifications. Our client requires exams to assess competence and expertise before granting a license to work in a particular country.

We will supply the content areas, relevant reference material and training. You will ensure that all questions and material written for tests are high quality, technically correct and have suitable reference material.

This is a remote, contract position for a current project development from July 2025 - January 2026.

We are looking for Subject Matter Experts in the following areas:

• Medical
• Dentistry
• Clinical Psychologist
• Endocrinologist
• Ophthalmology
• Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Renal Dialysis Technician
• Renal Dialysis Technologist
• Sonographer
• Endodontics
• General Dentist
• Implantology
• Oral Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Prosthetics and Orthotics Technician and Technologist

Responsibilities/Typical Tasks

• Working with Pearson Content Developers and fellow Subject Matter Experts
• Writing MCQ items
• Reviewing MCQ items
• Commenting on the appropriateness of sector/subject content within the qualification(s)/unit(s)

Essential

• Must have 5+ years of experience of healthcare in Australia or New Zealand
• Must work at the Specialist or Consultant Level
• Must be based in Australia or New Zealand

Desirable

• You have written and/or quality assured educational materials and are adept at reviewing and assisting in quality assurance of educational materials.

Experience/qualifications needed

• You must be qualified in the subject area you would like to work on.
• Have good written communication skills particularly in your sector/subject area of choice
• Confident use of IT
• Ability to follow a brief and meet deadlines

Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

Closing date: 02 February 2026 at midnight