Medical Oncologists

Medical Oncologists - New Zealand opportunities Deliver high-quality systemic cancer care within hospital-based teams and work in a collaborative, patient-centred public health system. Why New Zealand? Patient-centred care: Public oncology services provide coordinated cancer care with a strong focus on continuity, equity, and support for patients and their families. Integrated multidisciplinary teams: Work alongside radiation oncologists, surgeons, haematologists, palliative care teams, diagnostic imaging, and allied health professionals in multidisciplinary tumour boards and clinics. Public hospital practice: Medical Oncology services are delivered within publicly funded hospitals, providing exposure to a broad case mix across solid tumours and systemic therapies. Regional and urban practice opportunities: Services operate in major centres including Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, with opportunities to work in both large tertiary hospitals and regional centres. Professional growth: Participate in registrar supervision, teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement, and service development within publicly funded cancer services. About the opportunity Medical Oncologists with Health New Zealand provide systemic cancer treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. You will participate in outpatient clinics, inpatient care, and multidisciplinary tumour boards, and contribute to service planning, clinical governance, and research activity where available. Professional development and work-life balance 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 USD ~$193,814 (NZD $343,500). Packages are comprised of a base salary based on experience, plus allowances, and superannuation per the ASMS collective agreement. Benefits Annual continuing medical education (CME) allowance of USD ~$9,027 (NZD $16,000). Paid 3-month sabbaticals every 6 years. Indemnity insurance covered by Health NZ. Professional fees and subscriptions fully reimbursed. Complimentary visa and immigration support. A tailored relocation package to make your move, if eligible. Leave 6 weeks of annual leave. Generous discretionary sick leave. 12 public holidays, paid T1.5 + time in lieu if worked. 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. Eligibility You will need registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and an Annual Practising Certificate (APC). International Medical Oncologists will typically hold a qualification comparable to the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). Additional information Health New Zealand’s in-house immigration service provides immigration support to candidates who receive an offer. Relocation support is also available to help you make the move, depending on location and service. Medical 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr