• Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital, Hutt Hospital, Wairarapa Hospital
• Permanent or fixed-term, full-time or part-time role
• Salary band: as per ASMS SECA

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.

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Haematologist to provide comprehensive specialist care across both malignant and non-malignant haematology services, with a focus on allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Applicants with experience as a Stem Cell Transplant Physician or who have completed a recent Stem Cell Transplant Fellowship are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while contributing to efficient and sustainable service delivery. As a Haematology Consultant, you will provide expert clinical leadership across outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and laboratory oversight. Your expertise in transplantation with help shape the transplant service both locally and nationally. You will work collaboratively across operational areas and within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, seamless care for patients.

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to work in close partnership with the Clinical Leader of Oncology and the Director of Medical Services. Key responsibilities include the clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients referred to the Wellington Blood and Cancer Haematology Service, as well as contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and teaching.

Check out Dr. Philip George’s story, one of our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Haematologists, by clicking here.

About the service

The Wellington Blood, Cancer and Palliative Care Service provides Clinical Haematology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Oncology services across the districts of Wellington, Kenepuru, Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa, serving a combined population of approximately 600,000.

The Haematology Service delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care and manages a broad spectrum of haematological conditions, including acute leukemia, lymphoma, autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, Car-T therapy (via clinical trial), plasma exchange, and disorders of haemostasis and thrombosis. Inpatient services are provided at Wellington Hospital, with outpatient clinics delivered across multiple sites to ensure accessible regional care.

Wellington Hospital is also a tertiary referral centre for allogeneic stem cell transplantation and has a catchment population of around 1.1 million. We work collaboratively with the other two allogeneic centres (Auckland City Hospital, Christchurch Hospital) in all aspects of transplantation, including forums for complex case discussions, national service provision, guidelines and research.

The department maintains an active clinical research programme, including participation in clinical trials. It is an accredited FRACP training centre and is strongly committed to medical education, providing structured teaching and supervision for House Officers, Senior House Officers, and Registrars.

Multidisciplinary case meetings (Tumour Boards) are held both locally and regionally to support collaborative, high-quality patient care.

About you

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Vocationally registered in Internal Medicine (Haematology) with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRACP or equivalent to be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Expertise in clinical haematology and stem cell transplantation, diagnostics, and therapeutics in complex hospital settings
• Recent experience as an Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Physician or Fellow
• Proficient competency in the management of malignant and non-malignant haematological diagnoses: medical expertise, communication, collaboration, advocacy, scholarship, professionalism
• Dedicated to coordinated multidisciplinary teamwork and improving patient care systems
• Record of audit, teaching, and clinical research commitment
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Proficient in IT and medical databases

About the location

Wellington is an excellent place to live, offering a balance of lifestyle benefits and natural beauty. Enjoy the city’s vibrant cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, a reliable public transport network, and easy access to beaches, parks, and walking trails. The city’s compact layout makes commuting relatively straightforward, while its strong sense of community and high quality of life make it attractive to individuals, couples, and families alike.

Wellington region has a variety of surrounding communities that offer different lifestyles while remaining well connected to the city. Hutt Valley (Hutt Hospital) and Porirua (Kenepuru Hospital) is approximately 15-30 minutes from central Wellington. It is popular with families due to its green spaces, diverse communities, shopping and recreation facilities. Further north, the Kāpiti Coast is approximately 40-60 minutes from Wellington and is renowned for its beautiful beaches, relaxed lifestyle, growing town centres, and strong appeal to families, professionals, and retirees seeking more space while maintaining access to the capital.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How to apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Wednesday, 30 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sandra Tam sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.