Paediatric Oncologist - Paed Haematology/oncology

Nau mai, haere mai ki Starship Child Health!

We have an outstanding opportunity to join New Zealand’s premier tertiary children’s hospital as a Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Consultant to join the Starship Blood and Cancer Centre based at Starship Children’s Hospital

· New Zealand’s premier children’s hospital

· Permanent full-time position

· Great relocation assistance provided

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity 

Starship Children’s Health (Auckland), the leading provider of child health care in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and the South Pacific, has an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time position to join as a Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Consultant in their Blood and Cancer Service. We are able to offer great relocation assistance and a great team environment for a smooth transitioning into this role.

The Starship Blood and Cancer Centre provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and long term follow up for children and young people with cancer and non-malignant haematological conditions. Our service also provides a comprehensive Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant service for New Zealand for a range of malignant and non-malignant conditions.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description here

New Zealand is a land of outstanding natural beauty and breath taking scenery, with huge opportunity for all outdoor pursuits and we can promise that this fellowship is designed to give you far more than just confidence and excellent experience in all aspects of this specialty. Auckland in the largest city in NZ and offers a great outdoors experience with beaches, mountains, concerts, sports, shopping, wining and dining. More information about living and working in New Zealand is available on www.newzealandnow.govt.nz

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

As the ideal candidate, you will have either been practising as a Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist or completing training in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology at the time of application. We particularly welcome early career applicants.

You will also need to hold or be eligible for specialist (Vocational / Locum Tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and have Fellowship from appropriate Medical College

If you are an overseas applicant and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide EPIC source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022. For some positions, this includes a clear pathway to residency. And of course, for successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here is a link for more information on Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa

For more information about the position or the selection process, please contact Dr Mark Winstanley, Service Clinical Director-Starship Blood and Cancer service, MWinstanley@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

Te Toka Tumai | Starship Child Health is the leading provider of child health care in New Zealand and the South Pacific, providing world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency, and urgent care to children and their whānau. Starship is part of Te whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We seek to lead New Zealand in paediatric service delivery through the building of our reputation as a national centre of excellence in child health care. 

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai | Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role in your cover letter and CV quoting job reference ADHB18494.

To view details about our recruitment process, click here.

To apply please click 'apply now' below. If you have any queries about accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Honey Pillai, Recruitment Consultant at HPillai@adhb.govt.nz

Advertising Closes: 17 December (11.59 PM, New Zealand Standard Time).