ARC 2026 Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee - REGISTRAR at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Role – Advanced Trainee, Medical Oncology, Waikato Hospital
• Advanced Trainee Registrar
• Permanent Fulltime
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?

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

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Medical Oncology Vocational Registrar within our Cancer Centre for the 2026 training year.

The Regional Cancer Centre is associated with a large Tertiary Hospital in Hamilton, and is New Zealand’s second largest cancer treatment facility. You will join a dynamic team of 8 Medical Oncologists, 10 Radiation Oncologists, 10 Haematologists and 5 Palliative Care Physicians managing all aspects of solid tumours and lymphomas. You will work alongside 2 Medical Oncology and 6 Radiation Oncology advanced Trainees as well as 3 Rotating Registrars in Medical Oncology.

The close association with Waikato’s tertiary teaching hospital involves the successful candidate in the multidisciplinary model of modern oncology practice and provides the following opportunities:

• Comprehensive experience in the management of the broad spectrum of solid tumours and lymphoma
• Structured, well supported training program
• Experience in Clinical Audit and Clinical Research underpinned by a well-staffed clinical research unit involved in phase I, II & III trials.
• Teaching of junior registrars, house officers and Medical students
• Possibility of a research fellow position for suitable candidates
• Internet access to major oncology journals and resources
• Local and International conference attendance

Your primary responsibility will be for the care of Medical Oncology outpatients and in-patients including patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplant. 

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About the Team/Service 

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

About you

As an Medical Oncology Advanced Trainee, you will be………

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital based training in Internal Medicine
• Have completed FRACP part 1 examination, MRCP or equivalent
• Previous experience in Medical Oncology, Haematology or Palliative Care is desirable
• Registered or eligible to work in New Zealand

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 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact, Operations Manager – Lucia Moosa at Lucia.Moosa@waikatodhb.health.nz

For further information, please contact:

Dr Alvin Tan – Head of Department at Alvin.Tan@waikatodhb.health.nz

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