Haematologist – Malignant haematology, Te Pūriri o te Ora - Cancer and Blood Service

Position closes 8 June 2023

• Fixed term role until July 2024 in one of New Zealand’s largest and most highly regarded health providers and internationally recognised Cancer and Blood Service
• Take on the opportunity to contribute to the teaching programme for undergraduate students, registrars and hospital staff.
• Based in Auckland, relocation assistance provided and organised for you!

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, based at Auckland City Hospital, is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people.

As a Haematologist, you will utilize your skills and experience in malignant haematology while having the opportunity to be involved in the full spectrum of haematological cancer care. Your extensive work experience in clinical haematology with sub-speciality experience and research in aspects of general and malignant haematology including the treatment of acute leukaemia are keys to your success in this role. However, we would also be interested to have a conversation if you have interests and experience with other sub specialties.

You will be a part of the Clinical Haematology Service, providing secondary haematology services to the central Auckland area and tertiary services including treatment of acute leukaemia, high grade lymphoma and autologous/allogeneic stem cell transplant for the greater Auckland region (population greater than 1.5 million). You will be working with a well-established thrombosis unit and bleeding disorder program including dedicated haemophilia care, as well as LabPlus who provides integrated and comprehensive laboratory support for the clinical service. This service also comprises of an extensive clinical trials unit and has links with medical and radiation oncology programs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the teaching programme for undergraduate students, registrars and hospital staff

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description.

For more information about this role please contact Elizabeth Shaw, Service Clinical Director - Haematology at eshaw@adhb.govt.nz or Leanne Berkahn, Medical Lead at LeanneBerk@adhb.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. 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.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

To be successful in this role-

You must have or be eligible for vocational and / or Locum Tenens registration in Internal Medicine and ideally Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (www.mcnz.org.nz).

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. You will also enjoy:

• Comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme
• Continuous improvement and development opportunities
• A great team environment and supportive work culture
• Subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• Discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test

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

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online here, 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 Nisha Karipoth, recruitment Consultant at nkaripoth@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

Click here to view details about our recruitment process

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupation