Research Fellow - Blood & Cancer Research - 2025/2026

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

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.

The candidate must have qualifications that would satisfy the requirements for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and must have a driver license.

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:

Dr Alvin Tan - Alvin.Tan@waikatodhb.health.nz

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

Advanced Trainee positions are contestable; they are subject to a competitive interview process.

Closing Date: once filled

Values

Theme “People at Heart” – Te iwi Ngakaunui

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Give and earn respect - Whakamana

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Listen to me; talk to me – Whakarongo

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Fair play – Mauri Pai

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Growing the good – Whakapakari

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Stronger together – Kotahitanga