Brachytherapy Fellow | 2026

Unique and

high-impact opportunity in one of New Zealand's busiest brachytherapy services

Grow your

skills in a dynamic, highly supportive radiation oncology environment, with

hands-on training in both prostate and gynaecological brachytherapy.

Be part of

a service recognised for its teaching, collaboration, and innovation.

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

Role

As a Brachytherapy

Fellow, you will gain advanced clinical experience in a department that

delivers services across the entire South Island of New Zealand.

The

brachytherapy service is well supported by a skilled, experienced, and

collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will be trained in prostate and

gynaecological brachytherapy techniques in both the public and private sectors,

including low dose rate (LDR) seed brachytherapy - the busiest such programme

in New Zealand.

You will be

actively involved in registrar teaching, clinical research, while receiving

strong mentorship and training from a respected team of experts.

With our

proven academic focus and international links, you'll also have the opportunity

to participate in research and present at conferences.

About the

Team / Service / Location

The

Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service (CRCHS) provides radiation

services to a regional population of approximately 700,000.

The radiation

oncology department includes 11 radiation oncologists, 13 medical oncologists,

6 haematologists, 4 palliative care physicians, and a skilled multidisciplinary

team.

We have four

linear accelerators, HDR brachytherapy capability, and a robust stereotactic

programme.

Our training programme is fully accredited by the Royal Australian

and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR), with 11 accredited training

positions for registrars.

We also host medical students from the University of

Otago's Christchurch School of Medicine.

For more

information on living and working in Christchurch, click here :

About You

To be

successful in this role, you will :

• Hold FRANZCR or an equivalent

qualification, or be close to completing fellowship training by February

the Medical Council of New Zealand

(see more)

communication and teamwork skills

in brachytherapy procedures

research and medical educationWorking 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 serve 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 recruitment process, please contact :

Amy Walker, Recruitment Specialist -

If you'd like to learn more about the role specifics, please contact :

Dr Melissa James, Clinical Director -

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