• A rewarding opportunity has arisen to gain valuable research and clinical trial experience in the field of Medical Oncology
• Four Clinical Research Fellow positions
• Based in Auckland, New Zealand

Te whiwhinga mahi – The opportunity

The Te Pūriri o Te Ora Cancer and Blood Service at Te Toka Tumai Auckland Hospital and the Discipline of Oncology at the University of Auckland collectively aim to transform care and improve patient outcomes by being a leader in health care delivery, research and education. Together these two units strive to increase research opportunities across all aspects of patient care and are recognised for their academia and close collaboration. We are pleased to offer the following clinical research fellow positions for 2025.

Our Medical Oncology Unit delivers care to patients with a wide variety of malignancies, with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine and the importance of the multi-disciplinary teams. We serve a patient population of close to 2 million people, with over 2500 new patient appointments each year. Research is an integral part of practice and reflects the teams aim to provide the best care possible.

Embedded within our research unit is Auckland Cancer Trials Centre – the largest Cancer and Blood specific phase I unit in New Zealand. The unit has experienced exponential growth with a strong focus on small molecule inhibitors, next-generation chemotherapy trials, immunotherapy agents, combination/multi-modality Phase I trials and molecular characterisation/translational studies. The Auckland Hospital team is involved in numerous clinical and translational research projects and closely collaborates with a number of research programs underway at the University of Auckland.

We are offering Medical Oncology Clinical Research Fellow positions for 2025.

As part of the fellowship you will be exposed to cutting-edge treatments and clinical research spanning the spectrum of patient care. The fellow will be involved in managing all aspects of trial patients, through new patient consultation, consent and screening patients and reviewing patients at follow-up appointments. Clinical responsibilities will involve both clinical trial work and medical oncology care. As part of these fellowships, there will be the opportunity to be part of the molecular tumour board and engage in pioneering research led by the University.

There will be the opportunity to also develop expertise in specific tumour streams of your interest. We have fellow opportunities in the early phase unit, lung cancer team, genitourinary cancers and melanoma.

These positions are suitable for enthusiastic and research-motivated applicants, who are pursuing a career in Medical Oncology and have an interest in gaining further research and clinical trial experience. Clinical responsibilities will occupy approximately 50% – 60% of the Fellow’s time. These roles have the key responsibility for coordinating the management of oncology patients eligible for or enrolled on clinical trials within the Oncology Unit of Te Toka Tumai. This includes overseeing trial patients, their treatments and protocol specified reviews. Engagement of individual research projects during the placement will be expected. There will be the opportunity to develop your own research ideas and also the potential work towards a higher research degree with support and mentorship.

Key contacts:

• Dr Michelle Wilson (SCD Te Pūriri o Te Ora Cancer and Blood Research) miwilson@adhb.govt.nz
• Dr Laird Cameron (Medical Oncologist) lairdc@adhb.govt.nz
• Dr Sanjeev Deva (Medical Director, Auckland Cancer Trials Centre) SanjeevD@adhb.govt.nz

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months – start date negotiable.

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description

Ko wai mātou – Our organisation

We are Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s National Health Service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake – Important Skills

To be successful in this role you must have or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. For more information about the registration process please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu – Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi – work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

You will also enjoy:

• comprehensive and well-structured orientation programme
• continuous improvement and development opportunities
• a great team environment and supportive work culture
• subsidised gym membership, free gym classes run by 5Points Gym
• discounts at a variety of businesses, free eye test.

For more information on what we offer, please click here

How to apply

To apply please click ‘apply now’. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley at jade.cowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz or on +6421766597.

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