Research Fellow

**Research Fellow - Blood & Cancer Research - 2025/2026**

**Job Number**:WAI27783**

**HEALTH NEW ZEALAND - Te Whatu Ora - Waikato District**

**Research Fellow - Cancer & Blood Research**

We are seeking a passionate, committed Research Fellow to join our dynamic, progressive and multidisciplinary cancer and blood research department at Waikato Hospital, the largest tertiary hospital in New Zealand. The broad focus on patient care, research and education offers an excellent career opportunity. The position is a 12 month fixed term contract and will be covered by the advanced trainee contract category F.

There are six regional cancer centres in New Zealand, our regional centre comprises an inpatient ward including an autologous bone marrow transplant suite, day care and chemotherapy suite, outpatient department and radiation treatment facility. At Waikato Hospital there are currently seven medical oncologists, seven haematologists, eight radiation oncologists and five palliative care physicians and multidisciplinary services. Our research unit is involved with the full spectrum of clinical trials, including phase I-IV trials of novel agents, treatment modalities, investigator led research. -. As a Regional Cancer Centre we provide oncology/haematology services to a regional multicultural population of around

800, 000, with both chemotherapy and radiotherapy administration and outpatient clinics in Hamilton and three secondary hospitals.

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and one of five campuses of the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

The Blood and Cancer Governance Group was established in 2016 in recognition of value the clinical trials team contributed to oncology/haematology practice with a focus to advance the development of evidence-based practice through focused research.

Hamilton is situated in the North Island of New Zealand along the banks of the Waikato River. The city has a population of 150,200 (source Stuff August 2016) and is approximately 2 hours south of Auckland. Beaches on the east and west coast are approximately 1-2 hours away and ski fields are under 3 hours’ drive time. There are many outdoor activities in the region. Hamilton offers good schools

Please contact: if you require any further information.

For further information contact:
Shona Haggart Business Manager Faster Cancer Treatment & Cancer & Blood Trials Unit

Phone: + 64 (0)21906005

For more information view: (check links)
- **Information on Hamtion**:

- **Information on Hamilton City Council**:

- **Waikato DHB**

Please submit an up to date curriculum vitae, cover letter and three references, one of which must be from your current or most recent clinical supervisor.

Reference form

**Closing Date: once filled**

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