Oncologist

Oncologist 

• Timaru Hospital - South Island NZ
• Permanent Part-Time
• Up to 0.5 FTE  

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

Be part of a team that loves what they do – and where they live.

In Medical Oncology at Timaru Hospital, we’re building a future-focused health system grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi – one that delivers partnership, equity, and excellence for all. In South Canterbury, that vision comes to life through a team of dedicated physicians and nurses who bring a breadth of experience – and who now choose to call Timaru home.

2026 is going to be an exciting year of change in Timaru Medical Oncology as we expand our team and develop our model of care through New Medicines enabled funding.

About you

You’ll bring New Zealand Vocational Registration (or be eligible for vocational registration) in Medical Oncology. Most importantly, you’ll thrive in a team environment and value the variety and autonomy that comes with working in a smaller hospital setting.

We welcome Specialists trained in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia or those who have trained in similar healthcare systems globally.

This is a 0.5 FTE role and therefore you will need the right to work in New Zealand.

Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury

Te Whatu Ora - South Canterbury is responsible for the delivery of services throughout the South Canterbury region  and Timaru Hospital (131 beds) serves a district population of approximately 50,000 based in a General Hospital Facility, (which has just commenced a significant refurbishment programme), providing our local community with such critical 24/7 services as A&E, ICU/CCU, General, Orthopaedic, & ENT Surgery, O&G, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, Oncology & Palliative Care and  Internal Medicine. 

Living in Timaru

Forget the traffic jams and sky-high house prices – Timaru offers balance. Nestled between the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean, you’ll have skiing, hiking, cycling, and beaches on your doorstep, all while being just two hours from Christchurch and Dunedin.

Timaru is a place where you can:

Join us – not just for the job, but for the team, the lifestyle, and the opportunity to make a real difference in a region that values and supports its people.

Medical Council Registration 

 If you are applying from overseas, please visit the NZMC website for more details about gaining Vocational Registration. 

Medical Council of New Zealand · Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the ASMS Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

We look forward to receiving your application directly via our Careers Site.

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Human Resources by phoning 03 687-2230.