Nurse Practitioner – Regional Medical Oncology

• Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community at Counties Manukau
• Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 8 hours days, five days a week

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. Driven by the manaakitanga of all patients, whānau and communities we serve, the Northern Region Cancer & Blood Service aims to establish sustainable cancer care capacity, elevate patient and whānau voice and experience, and achieve equitable cancer outcomes.

About the role

This is a senior clinical leadership role for an experienced Nurse Practitioner ready to work at the top of their scope and help shape the future of regional oncology care. The position is employed by Te Pūriri o Te Ora and based predominantly in Manukau Health Park at Counties Manukau. In this role you will be part of a region-wide shift bringing oncology services out of tertiary centres and closer to communities—enabled by new cancer medicines funding and a nurse-led model of care.

In this role, you will:

• Practise autonomously while providing leadership within a multidisciplinary team
• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and treatment
• Influence service design and contribute to regional models of care
• Partner with patients, whānau, and communities across a range of settings
• Contribute to inpatient and emergency oncology consults over time

Nau mai, haere mai – unlock a career opportunity in cancer to make a meaningful and transformative impact for whānau living with cancer across the Northern Region. Learn more about the new cancer medicines implementation

To view more about the role, please see the position description here  

For a confidential discussion contact Brenda McKay bmckay@adhb.govt.nz 021 555 645

About the Team/Service/Location

Counties Manukau Health is a dynamic, progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative healthcare in Aotearoa. We work to improve equity in health outcomes for Maaori, Pacific peoples, and communities experiencing disparities, developing locally driven plans to enhance the wellbeing of the region. Our main sites include Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital, and Manukau Health Park.

This role is based at Manukau Health Park, where you will work collaboratively in a regional capacity alongside Te Pūriri o Te Ora Medical Oncologists, supporting the oncology nursing team. The service is committed to advancing innovative models of care and embedding equity-focused, culturally responsive practice across all areas.

You’ll join a forward-thinking, supportive team serving one of Aotearoa’s most diverse communities, with the opportunity to make a meaningful regional impact.

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. If research is your passion, Te Pūriri o Te Ora is home to the largest oncology research unit in Aotearoa NZ and our strong partnership with Te Aka Mātauranga Matepukupuku (Centre for Cancer Research) drives cancer research and education ensuring academic insights and evidence-based practices in our evolving clinical landscape.

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, Tāngata Whaikaha (disabled) and rainbow communities.

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

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About You

You’re a confident, forward-thinking Nurse Practitioner who thrives in complexity and leads through change. You bring strong clinical credibility, think strategically, and are driven to improve equity and access to care.

You will have:

• Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council
• A current APC with Nurse Practitioner scope
• 5+ years’ recent clinical experience in a relevant area
• A completed clinical Master’s degree

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 serve our 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 Jade Cowley, 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.