Medical Oncology - Advanced Trainee Registrar (2027 RMO Training Year) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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.

 

Medical Oncology Registrars (Advanced Trainees)

2027 RMO Training Year

Start date: 1 February 2027

This position is part of the RMO Annual Recruitment Cycle, current vacancies are advertised separately.

 

About the Role

Looking to progress in your training as a Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee Registrar?

MidCentral District is accredited for 24 months of Advanced Training in Medical Oncology, offering an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical expertise within a supportive regional tertiary service.

 

The Service

MidCentral District provides a regional tertiary Cancer Treatment Service, delivering:

• Medical Oncology
• Haematology
• Radiation Oncology

Care is provided to a large population across the following Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand districts:

• MidCentral
• Taranaki
• Whanganui
• Hawke's Bay

This broad catchment ensures exposure to a diverse and complex oncology caseload, with strong multidisciplinary engagement.

 

The Role

As one of three Medical Oncology Advanced Trainees, you will primarily work in outpatient clinics, which form a major component of the role. You will:

• Participate in local oncology clinics
• Share responsibility for regional outreach clinics
• Provide inpatient support in collaboration with:
• Medical Oncologists
• A Medical Registrar
• House Officers

This structure allows for well‑supervised, progressive responsibility and comprehensive training across outpatient and inpatient oncology care.

 

On‑Call Commitments

• Weekdays: 4.00 pm – 11.00 pm
• Weekends: 8.00 am – 11.00 pm
• Call frequency: 1 in 12, providing a manageable and sustainable roster

 

This role offers an excellent balance of advanced oncology training, clinical exposure, and lifestyle, within a collegial and well‑supported regional cancer service.

Visit our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

 

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow.
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting.
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

 

About us

Palmerston North Regional Hospital is the premier healthcare institution in the MidCentral Region. With a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and Regional Cancer Treatment Service, as well as one of the largest trauma centres nationwide, Palmerston North Hospital provides industry leading specialised care and emergency treatment to the MidCentral region.

As a teaching hospital affiliated with New Zealand medical schools, we unite exceptional healthcare practice with modern education and research. MidCentral is an excellent place to begin or continue your professional career in an engaging and supportive environment.

MidCentral region is ideally situated for all lifestyles – Striking scenery with multiple hiking & biking tracks with beaches, ski fields and wineries close by as well as excellent schools and tertiary institutions.  The perfect blend of rural and city living.

 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz.
• Completed RACP Basic Training, including the written and clinical examinations.

 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | The 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.  

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences. (Police Vetting)

 

How to apply

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For further information about this role please reach out to:

Lindy Chivell - RMO Recruiter

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).  

 

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