Join a Growing Medical Oncology Team in Stunning Northland
Looking for hands-on Medical Oncology experience in a supportive, dynamic team?
Head Medical is seeking post-Foundation Doctors (RMO/SHO/CT) for Medical Oncology opportunities at Whangārei Hospital. This is your chance to gain broad clinical exposure, grow professionally, and enjoy one of New Zealand’s most stunning regions.
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Work alongside a growing team of 5 Medical Oncologists, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Oncology MOSS, with support across inpatient and outpatient care
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Gain hands-on experience in new patient assessments, on-treatment reviews, acute management, and inpatient oversight of patients on anti-cancer therapies
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Opportunities to run clinics at sub-satellite sites in Kaitaia and the Bay of Islands, participate in hospice visits, research projects, and teaching sessions
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Enjoy a 12-month contract with salary $106,672 – $133,842 NZD (depending on experience), May and August 2026 commencement
The Hospital
Whangārei Hospital is a 246-bed regional facility serving a population of ~194,000, including a large rural catchment. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing secondary care services across the region. Work alongside a growing team of 5 Medical Oncologists, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Oncology MOSS, with support across inpatient and outpatient care
The role includes active supervision, teaching, clinical audits, journal clubs, and videoconference lectures, giving you a well-rounded professional experience.
The Location
Whangārei, known as the “Meeting Place of the Pacific,” is at the heart of Northland — one of New Zealand’s most scenic coastal regions, with a subtropical climate, rich Māori and European history, and a vibrant cultural mix. With white sandy beaches, native forests, and high sunshine hours, it’s a top lifestyle and holiday destination.
Enjoy world-class scuba diving, fishing, sailing, surfing, golfing, or swimming with dolphins, plus al fresco dining and bustling social experiences. Whangārei also has a busy domestic airport and is just a two-hour drive from Auckland.
Find out more about Whangarei and the Northland region
What Head Medical can do for you
Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. We’re the UK’s specialist in international medical recruitment and we’ve helped many Doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our testimonials page). We know it’s important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and we’ll talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location. Once we have secured a job for you, we’ll manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.