Medical Oncologist (12 months fixed term)

Capital & Coast District Health Board; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Capital, Coast and Hutt District invites applications for a part-time Medical Oncologist to cover paternity leave. The role provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, and systemic therapy within a multidisciplinary team across Wellington and Hutt Valley hospitals.

You will contribute to service development, teaching, and research aligned with national cancer priorities, with opportunities to advance equity and high-quality patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• 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 advantageous.
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care.
• Relevant experience and training in oncology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical Oncology

MCNZ Registration

FRACP or Equivalent

Multidisciplinary Team

Clinical Excellence

Job description

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospital, Masterton Hospital

Service: Medical Oncology Service

Contract: Part time (up to 0.845 FTE), 12 months fixed term (starting April 2026)

Salary: As per ASMS SECA

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.

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.

Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley district is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. We operate three hospitals - Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, Hutt Valley Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua - as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

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

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