Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking Radiation Oncologists from the Belgium to join multidisciplinary cancer services across New Zealand. Deliver expert radiotherapy care in hospitals that combine modern technology with a patient-centred approach, while experiencing a uniquely collaborative health system. 

Why New Zealand? 

·       Patient-centred care: Public centres provide coordinated care with opportunities to develop personalised treatment plans and support for patients and their whānau

·       Integrated multidisciplinary teams: Work alongside Medical Oncologists, Surgeons, Haematologists, palliative care teams, diagnostic imaging, and allied health professionals in multidisciplinary tumour boards

·       Modern public technology: Public cancer centres use linear accelerators and modern planning systems to deliver advanced radiotherapy, including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, and stereotactic radiosurgery where available

·       Regional and urban practice opportunities: Public radiation oncology services operate in major hospitals across the country, including Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, providing both urban and regional exposure

·       Professional growth: Participate in registrar supervision, teaching, quality improvement, and regional service development projects within publicly funded cancer services

About the opportunity 

Radiation Oncologists with Health New Zealand plan and deliver radiotherapy treatments for cancers, participate in tumour boards, outpatient clinics, and inpatient care, and collaborate on service planning and research initiatives.  

We value your professional development and work-life balance and actively encourage the following: 

·       Access to peer networks, continuing medical education, and sabbatical entitlements  

·       Protected non-clinical time  

·       Flexible work options depending on the service  

·       Opportunities to participate in teaching, service development and quality improvement 

Salary, benefits and leave 

Salary:

·       The average salary package for Oncologists in New Zealand is GBP ~£150,521 (NZ $343,500)

·       Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement

Benefits

You will receive:

·       an annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of GBP ~£7,011 NZ $16,000 paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years

·       your professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed 

·       complimentary visa and immigration support

·       plus a tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible.

Leave

You will: 

·       get 6 weeks of annual leave 

·       generous discretionary sick leave 

·       12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked 

·       and 14 weeks paid parental leave alongside the government's 26-weeks. 

Please note that actual packages are negotiated at the time of offer, reflecting your specific clinical specialty, experience level, and geographic location.

Call New Zealand home 

Health New Zealand’s in-house immigration service provides immigration support to candidates who receive an offer from us. Relocation support is also available to help you make the move, depending on the location and service. 

Radiation Oncologists are on Tier 1 of New Zealand’s Green List, making you (and your family) eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa and which allows you to apply for residency immediately. 

New Zealand offers a unique range of urban, regional and rural centres for professional practice across the country, so you can get the best of both worlds in work and life. 

What you need to work here 

You will need registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and an Annual Practising Certificate (APC). 

International Radiation Oncologists will typically hold a qualification comparable to Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR). 

If you hold a recognised UK or Irish primary medical qualification, you are likely eligible for MCNZ registration via the Competent Authority pathway.  

Ready to make a difference somewhere different? 

Join Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora and experience radiation oncology in a system that blends modern technology with patient-centred care.  

Our International Recruitment team will support you through the application, registration and immigration process - and help you find the right place to live and work in New Zealand. 

Apply now and take the next step in your Radiation Oncology career.