Clinical Team Leader – Treatment, Radiation Therapy
- Contribute to regional cancer care across the Northern Region
- Lead innovation and support staff development in a high-performing service
- Auckland City Hospital | Permanent, Full-time
Take the next step in your leadership career within one of New Zealand’s most advanced Radiation Therapy departments. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead clinical excellence, drive service improvements, and support a committed, multidisciplinary team at Auckland City Hospital.
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
As Clinical Team Leader – Treatment, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the treatment area, working in partnership with the Radiation Therapy Head, and the other four Clinical Team Leaders. This role offers a balance of leadership and hands-on clinical practice, with rostered time to ensure you maintain a clinical caseload.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-focused radiation therapy. You'll coordinate staff rosters, manage clinical incidents, support student learning, and oversee performance and development plans for your direct reports. You’ll also help introduce new models of care, contribute to audits and research, and collaborate closely with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Oncology Nursing Team, and other members of the MDT.
About the Team / Service / Location
Our Radiation Therapy team at Auckland City Hospital is part of Te Pūriri o Te Ora – Regional Cancer and Blood Service, serving the Northern Region. The team is operationally led by Clinical Team Leaders, supported by the Radiation Therapy Head and Radiation Therapy Professional Leader. We are a collaborative, patient-focused service committed to clinical excellence and innovation.
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About You
You are a experienced Radiation Therapist with a strong clinical background and a desire to lead. You will have:
- Extensive experience in treatment delivery within radiation therapy
- Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong commitment to staff development and culturally responsive care
- Registration with the Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB) and a current APC
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. 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.
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 Jade Cowley (Recruitment Consultant) jade.cowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.