Careers in Cancer Care
We have a variety of roles available across the country in our Oncology services.
Join us and make a difference in the lives of patients while enriching your own life in one of the most beautiful and peaceful countries in the world.
Photo location: Nelson City - Credit: Miles Holden
Latest News: New Zealand Government boosts cancer medicine funding
In October 2024, the New Zealand Government announced a major boost in funding for cancer medicines over the next four years.
We are excited to announce the introduction of up to 26 new cancer treatments, significantly improving access to vital therapies for New Zealanders. This initiative is set to benefit around 175,000 people in its first year, providing effective treatment options for all cancer types, including blood cancers and tumours.
Some treatments are available now while others will be phased in over the next year. This expansion aims to further enhance health outcomes ensuring that more Kiwi (New Zealanders) can access vital life-changing medications.
We need dedicated people like you to make it happen
With increased funding and access to cancer medicine, we need more medical professionals to support the delivery of these treatments. You will be an integral part of helping those affected by cancer and improving their quality of life.
The key roles we need for the delivery of the first phase of this initiative are Medical Oncologists and Pharmacists. Find out more about each of these roles below:
Medical Oncologists
We're looking to full multiple Medical Oncologist roles across the country to provide crucial treatment planning and delivery of these new treatments.
Pharmacists
We have multiple Clinical Pharmacists roles to fill in order to provide integral support for the delivery of these new treatments.
Join our world-leading Oncology teams
We're recruiting for several roles throughout the country.
Across New Zealand - Aotearoa, our Oncology services work as cross-disciplinary teams alongside cutting-edge practices and technologies.
Find more information about each workforce below:
Oncologists
Provide exceptional Oncology care with leading-edge techniques and technology.
Pathologists
Bring your highly-specialised skills to provide word-class Oncology treatment to our patients.
Radiation Therapists
Work alongside state-of-the-art technology to deliver holistic Oncology treatment.
Medical Physicists
Bring your high-specialised skills as a part of our cross-disciplinary Oncology teams.
Cancer Care Nurses
Bring your compassion an integral part of our outcome-focused Oncology services.
Resident Medical Officers
Experience being a part of our Oncology teams, providing excellent services to our patients as an RMO/Junior Doctor.
Explore Aotearoa
Whether you like the big city, the beach, the mountains, or all of the above - we have a broad range of places to call home.
Find out which part of our beautiful country is the best fit for you.
Te Tai Tokerau Northland
Population: 194,600
Northland is a beautiful and diverse region of Aotearoa, New Zealand with plenty to offer visitors. Whether you're interested in watersports
Waitematā
Population: 650,000
Waitematā is the largest and one of the most rapidly growing Districts serving the largest population of all Health New Zealand. Waitematā offers a balanced lifestyle that combines the convenience of city living with the natural beauty and community spirit of suburban life.
Te Toka Tumai Auckland
Population: 500,000
Auckland the "City of Sails" is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city and commercial hub. It’s where metropolitan sophistication meets breathtaking natural beauty. Auckland is filled with a variety of warm and welcoming communities, packed with new places to explore.
Counties Manukau
Population: 500,000
Counties Manukau is a vibrant place where there's never a dull moment! Living and working here ensures you're always close to amenities, events and nature. You'll never run out of places to visit or things to do.
Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
Population: 255,110
The Bay of Plenty is a place of beautiful harbours, long surf beaches and an easygoing lifestyle. We showcase the perfect place to explore a wide range of nature-based pursuits – this gives the people of the Bay of Plenty the chance for a better work-life balance.
Waikato
Population: 425,000
The Waikato region is known for its natural beauty, rich Māori culture, and agricultural heritage with something to offer visitors of all interests.
Tairāwhiti Gisborne
Population: 48,000
In family-friendly Tairāwhiti you will experience an easier pace to life that allows you to pause, reflect, and enjoy a true work-life balance. Gisborne’s relative isolation is its charm, surrounded by beaches & nature - don't worry though! Larger cities are only a quick flight away.
Lakes
Population: 110,000
The Lakes District is well known for its geothermal activity and natural hot springs. The area is located in the central North Island and is home to many geothermal attractions, such as geysers, hot mud pools, and steam vents. Visitors can also relax in the region's natural hot springs, which are believed to have healing properties.
Taranaki
Population: 130,000
Taranaki is a magical place with a majestic mountain at its heart, including the rugged coastline that's world-renowned for its surf. Its residents' love of art and culture, cafes and outdoor living mean it's also fantastic to work—and play!
Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay
Population: 180,000
Known for its world-class wineries, stunning beaches and temperate climate, Hawke’s Bay boasts a lifestyle that is unmatched. The region is a popular destination for food and wine tourism, hiking, cycling and cultural events such as the annual Art Deco festival.
Whanganui
Population: 65,000
Whanganui has something for everyone. Our centrally located region offers access to outdoor activities such as kayaking, skiing, surfing, tramping, cycling, fishing and hunting. Nestled between two snow-capped mountains, on the banks of Whanganui River there is always plenty to do and explore.
Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley
Population: 445,000
Wellington, the capital city of Aotearoa New Zealand, is a bustling and diverse hub of culture and cosmopolitanism, renowned for its lively cafés, restaurants, and internationally acclaimed sporting and cultural events, all set against the stunning backdrop of a natural harbour. To the north of Wellington lie the regions of Porirua, Kapiti, and Hutt Valley.
Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral
Population: 190,000
Get the best of both worlds - the perfect blend of rural and city living with the mountains, city and sea at your fingertips.
Wairarapa
Population: 48,000
From rugged coastlines, boutique vineyards to lush forests, Wairarapa is a slice of paradise for those who love the outdoors and seek a peaceful environment to recharge after a rewarding day's work.
Nelson Marlborough
Population: 150,000
Nelson Marlborough has been dubbed the artistic capital with a thriving urban centre and one of New Zealand's sunniest regions.
Te Tai o Poutini West Coast
Population: 32,000
Te Tai o Poutini West Coast has views of both the mountain ranges and the ocean! It is an untamed natural wilderness of beautiful rivers and rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures.
Waitaha Canterbury
Population: 600,000
The Canterbury region is a great place to live and work due to its natural beauty, vibrant economy, cultural diversity, strong community, and high quality of life.
South Canterbury
Population: 62,000
The South Canterbury District is an area of stunning beauty with great lifestyle opportunities, a safe and welcoming family-friendly environment, affordable living, excellent educational opportunities and a wide range of cultural and sporting facilities.
Southern
Population: 350,000
Well known for its beautiful natural scenery, which includes towering mountains, stunning fjords, majestic glaciers, and crystal-clear lakes. The region is also famous for its friendly communities, charming towns, and vibrant cities such as Dunedin and Invercargill.
Cancer Care Treatment and Facilities
We have a number of locations you can choose from with state-of-the-art facilities and specialised Cancer Care treatment centres.
Teaching Hospitals
Continuous learning and career growth is encouraged and made possible with our teaching hospitals across the country!
Teaching Hospitals
Districts with teaching hospitals
The North Island
- Auckland
- Auckland City Hospital
- Starship Hospital
- Waitematā
- North Shore Hospital
- North Shore Hospital
- Counties Manukau
- Middlemore Hospital
- Middlemore Hospital
- Waikato
- Waikato Hospital
- Waikato Hospital
- MidCentral
- Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley
- Wellington Hospital
The South Island
- Waitaha Canterbury
- Christchurch Hospital
- Christchurch Hospital
- Southern
- Dunedin Public Hospital
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Photo location: Whitianga - Credit: Miles Holden |
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Moving to New Zealand - Aotearoa is a fantastic opportunity and a big step, we're here for you! Our dedicated team is here to provide guidance and support throughout your journey, so don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.