Associate Genetic Counsellor - Te PūRiri O Te Ora | Cancer And Blood Genetic Service

About the Role

Genetic Health Service NZ Northern Hub, part of Te Puriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service based at Auckland City Hospital, is one of three national genetic service hubs.

The Northern Hub provides genetic care across the upper North Island, from Tairawhiti to Northland.

Our team includes Geneticists ,eight Genetic Counsellors and Genetic Intake Assistants who work collaboratively to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.

As an Associate Genetic Counsellor, you will support the delivery of coordinated, efficient, and compassionate genetic counselling services across general, prenatal, and cancer genetics.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, gain exposure to a wide range of cases, and contribute to meaningful health outcomes for individuals and whanau.

Key accountabilities (depending on experience) include :

provide genetic counselling care across specialties

• Determining a patients understanding of their referral and providing information on genetic mechanisms

Recording family pedigrees clearly and accurately

Gathering clinical information, family consent, and laboratory data as required

Preparing clinical letters and documentation outlining outcomes and recommendations

Coordinating genetic testing and obtaining informed consent

Referring patients to other specialties where appropriateTo find out more about the role please see the position description 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

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

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring :

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

A Masters degree in Genetic Counselling

Membership, or eligibility for membership, with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA)

A collaborative approach and commitment to culturally safe, equitable care

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa.

We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so we can better understand and serve our communities.

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, at

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