Clinical Team Leader

**Lead a dedicated team in Whangārei's brand-new Radiation Oncology Unit, making a real impact on cancer care in Northland.**:

- **Enjoy a leadership role combining clinical excellence with service development in a stunning location.**:

- **Live and work in the “winterless north,” with great schools, affordable housing, and easy access to Auckland.**

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**

Lead, inspire, and make a difference in Northland’s cancer care

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in an exciting regional expansion.

As the Radiation Therapist Clinical Team Leader, you will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the highest clinical standards while helping to shape the future of cancer care in the region.

To prepare for this significant launch, you will initially be based with the Auckland team, gaining valuable experience and collaborating with specialists before transitioning to Whangārei. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering a seamless service and ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. The initial focus of the role will be to ensure that a fully functional service and team are ready for the department to open in June 2026.

In this role, you will provide both clinical expertise and strategic leadership, overseeing the daily operations of the Radiation Therapy team while working closely with senior colleagues to ensure high clinical standards, workforce planning, and service development. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth transition of this facility and delivering compassionate, cutting-edge cancer care to the community.

This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to make a lasting impact in a region that needs it most. Join us in bringing essential cancer treatment home to Northland—where whānau can stay close, and patients receive care in their own community.

For more details, view the position description here

**About the Team/Service/Location**

The Radiation Oncology service is an integral part of Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, with a dedicated team of Radiation Therapists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Oncologists and support staff delivering approximately 48,000 radiation therapy treatments annually across the Northern Region. Now, we are taking a significant step forward by expanding our service to include Northland, with the construction of a new $60.9 million radiation therapy facility in Whangārei.

This state-of-the-art facility will house Northland’s first linear accelerator (LINAC), used for advanced radiation therapy treatment. The centre will feature a Varian TrueBeam LINAC with HyperSight and SGRT, an additional bunker (allowing for future expansion), a Siemens X.Cite CT scanner, RayStation TPS, ARIA OIS and additional chemotherapy spaces. Once complete, this will provide life-changing access to cancer treatment for hundreds of Northlanders who currently travel to Auckland for care.

Previous Minister of Health, Dr Shane Reti, has emphasized the profound impact this expansion will have:
“Having a LINAC facility at Whangārei Hospital will ensure more timely access to treatment for patients from across Te Tai Tokerau, many from very remote areas. We know the burden of travel for cancer patients and their whānau, and providing care closer to home will make a significant difference in their lives.”

Learn more about the ongoing construction project here

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will be a passionate, dynamic leader with:

- A tertiary qualification in Radiation Therapy with MRTB registration and a valid APC.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to develop and inspire a high-performing team.
- A commitment to equitable healthcare and delivering patient-centered care.

**Working at Health New Zealand**

This role is part of Health New Zealand, with an initial placement at Te Toka Tumai Auckland before relocating to Te Tai Tokerau.

**Why you will enjoy working here**

Join Northland, where your work will change lives. The region offers:

- A warm, subtropical climate with endless outdoor adventures
- Affordable housing, excellent schools, and a welcoming community.
- Easy access to Auckland—just a two-hour drive or a quick 25-minute flight.

This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and thrive in one of the most scenic and rewarding locations in New Zealand. Learn more about Northland here: NorthlandNZ.

**How to apply