Faster Cancer Treatment Tracker at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, New Plymouth
• Faster Cancer Treatment Tracker: Oncology Services
• Permanent 0.6 FTE; Monday to Friday

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.

We are welcoming applications from someone who prides themselves on attention to detail and has proven capabilities with a leadership focus. This person will not hold formal leadership accountabilities but is responsible for displaying leadership character and driving service delivery within their role and the Faster Cancer team.

About the Role

As a member of the Faster Cancer Treatment team, this role has shared accountability for the cancer health target 90% of patients receive cancer management with 31 days of the decision to treat. The FCT Tracker will monitor the status of all patients referred to Taranaki base Hospital with a high suspicion of cancer as well as those who receive a cancer diagnosis via a different pathway. You will also work on identifying and monitoring progress of patients through the FCT pathway by tracking clinic appointments, diagnostics, multi-disciplinary meetings and treatments. You will liaise with the referral coordination centre, CNSs, booking scheduling administrators and MDM coordinator to highlight any issues and assist moving patients through their pathway within the health target time frames.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will join a team of hardworking Cancer Coordinator CNS and have support from Te Ahu o Te Kahu the Cancer Contral Agency and other MDT staff who provide high quality care to our community of cancer patients. 

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About you

You will have a high level of organisational abilities, take responsibility for your own actions, be resilient and adaptive. This role also requires the person to be flexible and it is important to be open to new ideas and recognise how you may support others.

You are committed to embracing Maori World View, Tikanga and Te Reo and have excellent communication and time management skills.

Benefits of the role Ko o tatou painga

Supportive team environment working alongside doctors, cancer nurse specialists, and experienced and skilled oncology nurses.

Free on-site and off-site parking.

Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership

Discounts (with local business)

Free Flu vaccinations

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 now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday 17^th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dena Moss, dena.moss@tdhb.org.nz

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