·       Auckland, Waitakere, & Counties Manukau - Permanent Fulltime – Advanced Trainee or Six-Month allocations

·       Opportunity to work alongside passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians

·       Come to Auckland – where we are training world class doctors

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

Working as a Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee

Within the Medical Oncology Department there are 46 SMO’s, 13 Registrars and 2 House Officer. The department is accredited for 8 Advanced Trainee registrar positions for 24 months of core medical oncology and has a Director of Training overseeing the training programme.

The department works in tumour specific teams with consultants specialising in 1-2 tumour types. Training registrars rotate though these outpatient clinic teams on a 3 monthly basis to cover all major tumour types as well as inpatients and thus gain significant experience in both common and rarer cancers. Registrars will also work with the wider multidisciplinary team, including Radiation Oncologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, a Clinical Psychologist and Oncology Nurses who attend multi-disciplinary team meetings. Clinical Research is an important part of oncology, and we have a large dedicated clinical trials research department which encourages registrar involvement.

See what our advanced trainees have to say about working and training in the Auckland region:

Medicine Registrar Runs

Auckland has a formal medical oncology advanced trainee teaching programme, journal club, radiology and pathology meetings. We also have a strong history of supporting career development and facilitating overseas fellowships for trainees. Example run descriptions for the 2026 training year can be viewed on the Auckland Doctors website. For further information on Advanced Training in New Zealand please visit the RACP website.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Auckland consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world with its stunning natural landscapes, mix of cultures and world class entertainment. Working in the Auckland Region you will have the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and knowledgeable senior clinicians who will provide you with world class supervision and mentorship.

The Auckland Regional Blood and Cancer services at Auckland City Hospital is the largest oncology centre in New Zealand and one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere providing a tertiary regional service for the greater Auckland region and Northland. Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Haematology are encompassed within this service. The Medical Oncology department sees over 3000 new patients a year and delivers over 10000 chemotherapy treatments in outpatient units across the Auckland Metro district. In addition, there is a 27-bed inpatient ward, and provides a supportive training environment with excellent learning opportunities for trainees.

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About you

Advanced Training in Medical Oncology

·       You will need to have passed the FRACP written exam or be registered to sit the clinical exam for 2026.

·       These positions will only be offered to those who have passed the clinical exam and completed basic training. For those completing the exam later this year and should you not pass the exam, you will no longer be eligible for an advanced training position, and you may be considered for a run allocation.

·       Eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. Support and assistance with this process is provided.

Important: If you are a current Advanced Trainee in employment in the Auckland region seeking a six-month allocation or applying for advanced training in Oncology, you will need to formally apply.

Working at Health New Zealand

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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sara Coysh via sara.coysh@tewhatuora.govt.nz