Medical Oncologist

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Timaru; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Timaru Hospital’s Medical Oncology unit invites specialists to join a future‑focused team delivering comprehensive cancer care in a regional setting. We are expanding our model of care through New Medicines enabled funding and collaborative practice with physicians and nurses who call Timaru home.

You will need New Zealand Vocational Registration (or be eligible) in Medical Oncology, thrive in a smaller hospital environment, and be prepared to negotiate FTE to

Job description

Health 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.

Be part of a team that loves what they do – and where they live.

In Medical Oncology at Timaru Hospital, we're building a future-focused health system grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – one that delivers partnership, equity, and excellence for all. In South Canterbury, that vision comes to life through a team of dedicated physicians and nurses who bring a breadth of experience – and who now choose to call Timaru home.

2026 is going to be an exciting year of change in Timaru Medical Oncology as we expand our team and develop our model of care through New Medicines enabled funding.

About you

You'll bring New Zealand Vocational Registration (or be eligible for vocational registration) in Medical Oncology.Most importantly, you'll thrive in a team environment and value the variety and autonomy that comes with working in a smaller hospital setting.

We welcome Specialists trained in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia or those who have trained in similar healthcare systems globally, with the right to work in New Zealand.

For the right candidate we can negotiate the FTE that suits your lifestyle.

Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury

Te Whatu Ora- South Canterburyis responsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region andTimaru Hospital(131 beds) serves a district population of approximately 50,000 based in a General Hospital Facility, (which has just commenced a significant refurbishment programme), providing our local community with such critical 24/7 services as A&E, ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care and Internal Medicine.

Living in Timaru

Forget the traffic jams and sky-high house prices –Timaru offers balance. Nestled between the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean, you'll have skiing, hiking, cycling, and beaches on your doorstep, all while being just two hours from Christchurch and Dunedin.

Timaru is a place where you can:

Join us – not just for the job, but for the team, the lifestyle, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a region that values and supports its people.

Medical Council Registration

If you are applying from overseas, please visit the NZMC website for more details about gaining Vocational Registration.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the ASMS Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

South Island - Canterbury - Timaru and South Canterbury