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About the Role
Lead, inspire, and make a difference in Northland’s cancer care
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in an exciting regional expansion.
As the Radiation Therapist Clinical Team Leader, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the highest clinical standards while helping to shape the future of cancer care in the region.
To prepare for this significant launch, you will initially be based with the Auckland team, gaining valuable experience and collaborating with specialists before transitioning to Whangārei. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering a seamless service and ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. The initial focus of the role will be to ensure that a fully functional service and team are ready for the department to open in June 2026.
The successful candidate will be well supported by regional Te Pūriri o Te Ora leadership and work closely with several other key personnel soon to be appointed. They will contribute to established workstreams within the wider project and travel to Whangārei while based in Auckland will be facilitated as needed.
In this role, you will provide both clinical expertise and strategic leadership, overseeing the daily operations of the Radiation Therapy team while working closely with senior colleagues to ensure high clinical standards, workforce planning, and service development. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth transition of this facility and delivering compassionate, cutting-edge cancer care to the community.
This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to make a lasting impact in a region that needs it most. Join us in bringing essential cancer treatment home to Northland—where whānau can stay close, and patients receive care in their own community.
For more details, view the position description here
About the Team/Service/Location
The Radiation Oncology service is an integral part of Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, with a dedicated team of Radiation Therapists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Oncologists and support staff delivering approximately 48,000 radiation therapy treatments annually across the Northern Region. Now, we are taking a significant step forward by expanding our service to include Northland, with the construction of a new $60.9 million radiation therapy facility in Whangārei.
This state-of-the-art facility will house Northland’s first linear accelerator (LINAC), used for advanced radiation therapy treatment. The centre will feature a Varian TrueBeam LINAC with HyperSight and SGRT, an additional bunker (allowing for future expansion), a Siemens X.Cite CT scanner, RayStation TPS, ARIA OIS and additional chemotherapy spaces. Once complete, this will provide life-changing access to cancer treatment for hundreds of Northlanders who currently travel to Auckland for care.
Previous Minister of Health, Dr Shane Reti, has emphasized the profound impact this expansion will have:
“Having a LINAC facility at Whangārei Hospital will ensure more timely access to treatment for patients from across Te Tai Tokerau, many from very remote areas. We know the burden of travel for cancer patients and their whānau, and providing care closer to home will make a significant difference in their lives.”
Learn more about the ongoing construction project here
About you
To be successful in this role you will be a passionate, dynamic leader with:
For further information, please contact Nicola Gordon, Radiation Therapy Professional Leader, at nicolago@adhb.govt.nz or 021 243 6948 or Matthew Birkett Radiation Therapy Head matthewb@adhb.govt.nz or 021516127
Working at Health New Zealand
This role is part of Health New Zealand, with an initial placement at Te Toka Tumai Auckland before relocating to Te Tai Tokerau.
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.
Why you will enjoy working here
Join Northland, where your work will change lives. The region offers:
This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive in one of the most scenic and rewarding locations in New Zealand. Learn more about Northland here: NorthlandNZ.
How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Jade Cowley, recruitment Consultant at jadec@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
| Reference | ADHB22483 |
|---|---|
| Posted on | 11/04/2025 |
| Closes on | 19/05/2025 |
| Location | Auckland Central |
| Expertise | Clinical Leadership |
| This position is a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act & requires full safety checks completed before any new employee starts | |
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