Part-Time Medical Oncologist – 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

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.