Radiation Oncologist (Fixed-term)

ASMS; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Wellington invites applications for a Consultant Radiation Oncologist on a fixed-term, full-time basis to cover leave from now to December 2026. You will join a cohesive team across Wellington’s radiation oncology services, work with MCNZ-registered colleagues, and contribute to HDR brachytherapy and other services.

The ideal candidate will be vocationally registered in Radiation Oncology, hold FRANZCR or equivalent, and have experience in multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Be vocationally registered in Radiation Oncology with MCNZ.
• Hold FRANZCR or equivalent and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide consistently high standards of medical care.
• Have relevant experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Provide consistent, safe, and evidence-based radiation oncology treatment.
• Contribute to the growth and delivery of HDR brachytherapy and related services.
• Support teaching and training within Wellington sites and liaison with referring clinicians.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical excellence

Education

FRANZCR or equivalent

MCNZ registration

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospital, Wairarapa Hospital
• Fixed-term, full-time role starting now to December 2026
• Salary band: 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 service

We are looking for a Consultant radiation oncologist with general radiation oncology experience to join our team on a fixed term contract to cover leave.

The team currently consists of 10 radiation oncologists who are supportive, and dedicated to the provision of an efficient, high quality, patient focused treatment service. We are a very cohesive team, and work collegially with our radiation therapy and medical physics colleagues, which creates a rewarding work environment. We also work closely with our oncology and surgical colleagues with multidisciplinary clinics across several sites. We offer HDR brachytherapy for gynaecological, prostate and skin cancers, and a radioactive iodine service for thyroid cancer. We offer stereotactic treatment to several sites.

Wellington is an accredited training facility for radiation oncology registrars, radiation therapists and medical physicists. There is a research unit in the department to support a wide-range of local, national and international studies. We have close links with the University of Otago Medical School and Department of Radiation Therapy, should you wish to get involved.

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 cafés 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

You will:

• be vocationally registered in Radiation Oncology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• hold FRANZCR or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• be able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• have 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 New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora 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 | Te Whatu Ora are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.