Senior And Specialist Radiation Therapists - Te Puriri O Te Ora Regional Cancer And Blood Service

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Roles

We are seeking motivated and experienced Senior Radiation Therapists to join our dynamic team. These are key leadership positions responsible for coordinating resources, workflow, and staffing needs within a designated clinical team to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care.

Roles Currently available

• Senior RT - Pre-Treatment 1.0FTE
• Senior RT Brachytherapy 1.0FTE

You will bring proven leadership experience, with a strong focus on accountability and the ability to support, coach, and guide your team. Youll be expected to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment, while also managing operational demands and addressing any barriers to service delivery.

Your clinical expertise will be relied upon to resolve issues as they arise and to lead the implementation of new patient care processes and service delivery models. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a sound knowledge of contemporary Radiation Therapy practices.

In addition to the above we are also seeking an RT with expertise in treatment planning to join our team of Specialist RTs.

• Specialist RT Pre-Treatment 1.0FTE

The Specialist Radiation Therapist is an Allied Health professional providing specialist knowledge to ensure that patients receive high quality evidence-based Radiation Therapy treatment in the Regional Radiation Oncology service. They will work within the Radiation Therapy department to utilise the Radiation Therapy technologies and techniques to optimise both patient care and outcomes, while maintaining efficiency and safety of the service.

To achieve the key accountabilities of the role, the Specialist Radiation Therapist will be expected to work in conjunction with the Radiation Therapy Head, RT Professional Leader, RT Clinical Team Leaders, Advanced Practitioner RTs, Senior, Specialist and Staff RTs and members of the regional multidisciplinary team whilst demonstrating and modelling a high level of clinical expertise, leadership and professionalism.

We offer a comprehensive orientation, ongoing clinical support, and a strong commitment to professional development through in-service education programs to maintain high standards of Radiation Therapy practice.

To see more about the role please see the relevant position description below

Senior RT PD

Specialist RT PD

About the Team, Service & Location

This role sits within the Radiation Therapy service, a vital part of Te Puriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service. Our team includes nearly 80 FTEs, delivering approximately 48,000 radiation therapy treatments annually to patients across the Northern region.

Youll be joining a dedicated and collaborative team that takes pride in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

The position is based at Auckland City Hospital, one of New Zealands leading tertiary hospitals. Located in the heart of Auckland, the hospital offers a great working environment with access to world-class facilities, a diverse patient population, and the chance to live in one of the most vibrant cities in the country.

If youre ready for the next step in your career and want to make a real differenceapply today.

For more information on living and working in Tamaki Makaurau click here.

About Te Puriri o Te Ora -Kia ora from our team!

Te Puriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our northern regional cancer and blood services by Kahurangi Rangimarie Naida Glavish of Ngati Whatua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Te Puriri o Te Ora means "the Puriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Puriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Te Puriri 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, Awhinatia Te Tangata (specialist Maori 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, whanau and kaimahi across Te Puriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Ahurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Puriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all whanau including our Maori, 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 Puriri o Te Ora click here

About you

To be considered for the position, you will have a recognised tertiary qualification in Radiation therapy with MRTB registration and a valid APC.

For further information, please contact Matthew Birkett, Radiation Therapy Head on

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley, Recruitment Consultant, on

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.