Clinical Pathway Coordinator

• Based in Wellington
• Full-time, fixed-term position until 28 January 2028
• Join the New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS)
• Support patients and whānau throughout their familial gastrointestinal cancer assessment journey
• Work within a specialist national service focused on improving outcomes for individuals and families at increased risk of gastrointestinal cancers

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Pathway Coordinator to join the New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS) on a fixed-term basis until 28 January 2028.

Working collaboratively with Family History Assessors/Clinical Nurse Specialists and the wider clinical team, you will support patients and their whānau throughout the assessment pathway to help determine their level of familial gastrointestinal cancer risk.

As a key point of contact for patients and families, you will explain the role of the service, gather detailed family cancer history information, obtain relevant hospital and laboratory records, arrange investigations where appropriate, and support patients to provide the information and consent required to progress their assessment.

You will manage an assigned caseload and work with detailed clinical information, including procedural, histology and genetic investigation results. You will also develop family pedigrees and maintain accurate patient and family information within the service's specialised clinical database.

This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work sensitively with patients and whānau while recognising when clinical advice or escalation is required.

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About the Team/Service

The New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service (NZFGCS) is a national service providing assessment, diagnosis, management advice and care for individuals and families who may have a familial predisposition to gastrointestinal cancers.

The service works closely with patients and whānau, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories, genetic services and cancer organisations across Aotearoa to support the assessment and management of familial cancer risk.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary service and work closely with Family History Assessors and other clinical colleagues to support patients through what can be a complex and sensitive assessment journey.

At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, we’re not just hiring — we’re building the future. Aotearoa’s health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, we’re creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone.

About you

You will be an empathetic and highly organised health professional who is confident working directly with patients and whānau and comfortable managing detailed clinical and family information.

You will have the ability to build trusted relationships, communicate complex information clearly and work collaboratively with clinical colleagues while maintaining a strong focus on confidentiality, accuracy and patient wellbeing.

Essential requirements:

• A Health Science, Nursing or relevant Allied Health degree
• Experience working directly with patient information
• An understanding of medical terminology
• An empathetic, courteous and confident approach when interacting with patients and whānau
• A commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to take direction and work under appropriate supervision
• Familiarity with applications used by Health New Zealand to manage patient-related information
• Competence using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• A collaborative approach to achieving the best outcomes for patients
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to apply its principles meaningfully within your role

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a cancer service
• Experience working with a clinical database
• An understanding of the New Zealand health system
• An active and collaborative approach to improving service efficiency and patient outcomes

About the location

Wellington offers an outstanding lifestyle, combining a vibrant and compact city with easy access to the waterfront, beaches, walking and cycling tracks, and the wider Wellington region.

For more information on living and working in Wellington click here.

Working at Health New Zealand

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

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 Belinda Peddie – belinda.peddie@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may progress suitable candidates through the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Health New Zealand reserves the right to close this advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified, or a sufficient number of applications be received.