Senior Medical Officer - Medical Oncology

Waikato Hospital | Hamilton New Zealand

Permanent Full time – 50 hours per week (1 FTE)

• Enjoy a strong work-life balance with a generous relocation package, teaching opportunities, and a dynamic, progressive and multidisciplinary team.
• Make the most of the unbeatable lifestyle perks: Hamilton City offers effortless access to beaches, mountains, water sports, mountain biking, and vineyard lunches—all just minutes from your doorstep.

 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 & Service

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s premier cancer centres, where clinical excellence, research innovation, and academic engagement come together in a dynamic and supportive environment.

• Expert Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate with a highly skilled team including 8 medical oncologists, 10 haematologists, 10 radiation oncologists, and 5 palliative care physicians. We deliver comprehensive care across an inpatient ward including an autologous bone marrow transplant suite, day care and chemotherapy suite, outpatient department and radiation treatment facility. 
• Advanced Research: Contribute to a full spectrum of clinical trials, including phase I studies of novel agents, through an active research unit committed to pushing the boundaries of cancer treatment.
• Regional Cancer Centre: we provide oncology services to a regional multicultural population of 750,000, with chemotherapy administration and outpatient clinics in Hamilton and three secondary hospitals.
• Academic and Teaching Opportunities: Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as part of Waikato Hospital’s role within the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the ASMS SECA agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), generous CME allowance and wellness support.

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About Waikato

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Waikato operates over a number of sites with Hamilton City being our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please click here

About You

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• A Medical Oncologist who is vocationally registered or eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• A versatile and flexible clinician who has a passion for working as part of a team
• A clinician who is passionate about eliminating health inequities
• A drivers’ license is essential.

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 9 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Alvin Tan, Head of Department: Alvin.Tan@waikatodhb.health.nz or

Rachel Spencer, Recruitment Advisor: Rachel.Spencer@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received, and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.