Radiation Oncologist - Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)

Marketplace; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Whangārei Radiation Oncology Unit, part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, delivers specialist cancer care in Te Tai Tokerau. You will manage patients across key tumour streams and contribute to clinical improvement, teaching, and regional service development.

The role supports a brand-new service opening in 2026, with strong academic links and regional equity initiatives to improve access to care across Northland.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology or equivalent.
• Vocational registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Proven experience in one or more key tumour streams (Breast, GU, Head & Neck, Haematology, and Palliative).

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist care across Te Tai Tokerau with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to clinical improvement, teaching, and research.
• Support regional equity and innovation in care delivery.

Skills

VMAT

SABR

IGRT

Education

Fellowship of the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology or equivalent

Job description

Be part of Whangāreis brand-new Radiation Oncology Unit and make a lasting impact on cancer care in Northland. Work in a large, modern facility delivering comprehensive, multi-disciplinary cancer care in Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) in NewZealand. A once-in-a-career opportunity to help shape a new regional service and advance your career in Aotearoa NewZealand. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

As a Radiation Oncologist, you will join a dynamic and collaborative team delivering specialist care in Te Tai Tokerau (Northland). You’ll manage patients across identified tumour streams more specifically Breast, GU, GI, Lung, and Palliative, and contribute to clinical improvement, multidisciplinary care, teaching, and research. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing regional model of care, with a brand-new service that opened in July2026. You will play an important role in delivering high‑quality radiation oncology services while also contributing to the development of regional equity and innovation in care delivery.

About the Team / Service / Location

The Radiation Oncology service sits within Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, delivering around 48,000 radiation treatments each year across the Northern Region. The Whangārei Unit will significantly expand access to care for people in Te Tai Tokerau, reducing the need for long journeys to Auckland.

You’ll join a highly collegial, multidisciplinary team including Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists, and dedicated support staff. The service has strong academic links with the University of Auckland and excellent training opportunities through our Registrar programme. Advanced technologies including SABR and surface guided treatment are available regionally.

Learn more about the Whangārei facility here: First radiation unit for Northland cancer patients at Whangārei Hospital.

Living in Northland

Whether you’re already in Aotearoa or considering an international move, Northland offers an incredible blend of lifestyle, affordability, natural beauty, and community. Known as the winterless north, the region enjoys a warm subtropical climate, stunning beaches, and endless outdoor activities. With short commutes, great schools, and affordable housing, it’s ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Discover more about life in Northland here: Northland.

About Te Pūriri o Te Ora

Kia ora from our team.

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our northern regional cancer and blood services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means the Pūriri tree of wellbeing and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the biggest cancer and blood service within Aotearoa, providing care to approximately 40% of the country. We provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Āwhinatia Te Tangata (specialist Māori Health team), Cancer Support Team (specialist psychological and social support), Research, Genetics Services, and the NZ Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service.

The values that underpin the way we care and work with patients, whānau and kaimahi across Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all whānau including our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all. Kia ora!

For more information about the story of Te Pūriri o Te Ora click here.

About You

As a Radiation Oncologist, you will bring:

• Fellowship of the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology or equivalent
• Vocational registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of NewZealand
• Proven experience in one or more key tumour streams (Breast, GU, Head & Neck, Haematology, and Palliative)
• Skills in VMAT, SABR, and IGRTA collaborative, team-based approach with strong interest in research and service improvement

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

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