Consultant Medical Oncologist (fixed term until Oct 2027)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley; Wellington; On-site; NZD 160,000 - 230,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is seeking a part-time, fixed-term Medical Oncologist to cover paternity leave across Wellington hospital campuses. You will assess, diagnose and treat cancer patients within a multidisciplinary team, managing systemic therapies and contributing to service development and teaching.

You will support equitable access to oncology services, participate in research and quality improvement activities, and align with regional cancer

Qualifications

• Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology) with MCNZ FRACP or equivalent and eligible for vocational registration.
• Sub-specialty expertise in melanoma, lung cancer and head and neck cancer is advantageous but not required.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high standards of medical care and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for cancer patients.
• Manage systemic anticancer therapies and participate in tumour stream MDT meetings.
• Contribute to service development, teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Support equitable access to evidence-based oncology services across the district.
• Engage in research and quality improvement aligned with cancer priorities.

Skills

Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

FRACP/MCNZ registration

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

FRACP or equivalent

Job description

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospital, Masterton HospitalService: Medical Oncology ServiceContract:Part time (up to 0.845 FTE), fixed term until October 2027Salary: As perASMS SECAHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the role

We are currently seeking a part-time, fixed-term Medical Oncologist to cover paternity leave. The Medical Oncologist is responsible for providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with cancer, working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role includes managing systemic anticancer therapies, contributing to tumour stream multidisciplinary meetings, and supporting equitable access to evidence based oncology services across the district. The Medical Oncologist will also contribute to service development, teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, and participate in research and quality improvement activities aligned with national and regional cancer priorities. A range of cancer services are provided by Capital, Coast and Hutt District including Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology services. We are looking for a Medical Oncologist to join this dynamic and innovative team.

About our team

The Medical Oncology team at within the Capital, Coast and Hutt District have a culture of providing exemplary patient care within a supportive and multi-disciplinary team environment. We have a strong focus on professional development, teaching and embrace innovation in service delivery.

About the Location

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city's vibrant cultural scene, excellent caf s and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city's compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike. Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital), is approximately 15'30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40'60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital.

About you

• Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) FRACP or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Sub‑specialty expertise in melanoma, lung cancer and head and neck cancer would be advantageous, but not required
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training
• Working for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
• Our people are at the heart of everything we do.
• Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

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