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Posted 01 August, 2026

Staff Radiation Therapist | Whangārei, Northland | Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

North Island - Northland
Whangarei, NTL, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Staff Radiation Therapist | Whangārei, Northland | Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities North Island - Northland – Whangarei, North Island Join a brand-new Radiation Oncology Unit and deliver high-quality cancer care closer to home for Northland whānau. About the Role As a Staff Radiation Therapist , you will provide safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy across CT, planning, and treatment. You will: Maintain clinical workload across rostered areas Deliver culturally safe and equity-focused care Contribute to quality improvement initiatives Participate in audit and ongoing learning Collaborate with Auckland colleagues to ensure seamless regional care This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and developing service. Full time and Part time options available. To learn more about the role please see the below - About You You will have: A recognised tertiary qualification in Radiation Therapy MRTB registration and current APC Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi A passion for equitable, patient-centred care About the Team/Service/Location: The new Whangārei Radiation Oncology service is part of Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, delivering around 48,000 radiation treatments annually across the Northern Region. The new Whangārei unit will bring advanced cancer care closer to home, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances to Auckland. The centre will feature a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator with HyperSight and SGRT, an additional bunker enabling future expansion, a Siemens SOMATOM X.cite CT scanner, and the ARIA Oncology Information System. An on-site Planning team will utilise the state-of-the-art RayStation Treatment Planning System to support treatment planning and delivery across a range of techniques, including DIBH, EBRT, IGRT, SGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy. Youll work alongside a supportive and collaborative team of Radiation Therapists, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and support staff. The service has strong academic links, advanced technology, and opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and quality improvement projects. To learn more about the ongoing construction project, please see here: Northland Radiation Oncology Facility is Forging Ahead About Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Kia ora from our team! Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our northern regional cancer and blood services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavishof Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities. Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the biggest cancer and blood service within Aotearoa, providing care to approximately 40% of the country. We provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Āwhinatia Te Tangata (specialist Māori Health team), Cancer Support Team (specialist psychological and social support), Research, Genetics Services, and the NZ Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service. The values that underpin the way we care and work with patients, whānau and kaimahi across Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga. Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all whānau including our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all. Kia ora! For more information about the story of Te Pūriri o Te Oraclick here For more information on living and working in Tāmaki Makaurauclick here. Why you will Enjoy Working Here Northland is known as the winterless north, with a subtropical climate, stunning beaches, and a relaxed pace of life. Whether youre single or with family, there are endless ways to enjoy the outdoors swimming, sailing, surfing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, or diving are all on your doorstep. Short commutes mean more time to enjoy your interests, and youll benefit from a welcoming community, affordable housing, and excellent schools. Auckland is just a two-hour drive or a short flight away, giving you the best of both worlds. This is more than just a job: its a chance to make a meaningful difference, grow your career, and be part of an exciting new chapter in one of the most beautiful regions of New Zealand. Discover more about life in Northland here: NorthlandNZ #J-18808-Ljbffr

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