Paediatric Oncologist | Part Time

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

We are looking for a permanent part time (0.45FTE) Paediatric Oncologist to provide a comprehensive tertiary Paediatric Oncology service to patients in the South Island and lower North Island of New Zealand.

The Paediatric Oncologist appointed to this position will share responsibility for a cohort of patients with another part time paediatric oncologist with similar FTE , with on call also being shared between the two positions.

Attendance is expected at several regular meetings including Quality Meeting (monthly), Consultant Meeting (monthly), Management Meeting (2 monthly), Research Meeting (monthly), Planning Meeting (weekly), Multidisciplinary Meeting (weekly) and other meetings as appropriate.

Clinical trial participation and research are embedded into care and our Paediatric Oncologists are expected to champion research by close liaison with research staff, arranging necessary investigations and appointments, offering enrolment to eligible patients and their whānau. Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is required and membership of Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and other research groups as appropriate will need to be quickly obtained by the successful candidate with the support of the research team.

About the Team | CHOC (Children’s Haematology Oncology Centre)

At CHOC, we’re one of only two specialist treatment centres for childhood cancer in New Zealand, alongside Starship Hospital. Our dedicated team provides compassionate, world-class care to infants, children, and adolescents facing cancer, along with their families/whānau.

Our facility includes 11 in-patient beds, each with a private ensuite, and a Day Stay area where children continue their treatment journey with services such as supportive therapies, antibiotic infusions, blood transfusions, and routine check-ups.

CHOC is more than just a ward – we are a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that brings together paediatric oncologists, registrars, a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialists, ward nurses, dietitians, social workers, pharmacists, researchers, and psychologists. Together, we work under one roof on Ward A6, ensuring seamless and holistic care for our young patients and their families.

About you

The successful applicant will need to hold FRACP or equivalent to enable registration with Medical Council New Zealand as a specialist paediatric oncologist, able to work unsupervised in a consultant role. This role includes participation in a 1:4 after-hours on-call roster ( sharing the 1:4 component with the colleague with the same FTE), resulting in a responsibility for inpatient care and on call weekend approximately 1 week in 8 and responsibility for the Day ward approximately 1 week in 8.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellnesses. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “Apply Now.” If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amy Walker, Recruitment Partner for Senior Medical Officers Amy.Walker@Tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.