Psychologist - Radiation Oncology

• Cancer and Blood Services - Radiation Oncology, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Enjoy the Northland lifestyle, unrivalled in New Zealand!

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

Registered Psychologist, you will deliver psychological assessment and care in collaboration with tangata whaiora and whānau under the care of the cancer and blood service in Te Tai Tokerau. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team located at the Whangarei Base Hospital, providing psychological services to the new Radiotherapy Oncology Unit to meet the needs of cancer patients within Te Tai Tokerau/Northland.

You will have an interest in providing psychological input incorporating Mindfulness, CBT, ACT etc., and we invite you to apply to join our team.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Cancer & Blood services currently provide both Haematology and Medical Oncology out-patient services including SACT administration. You will be working alongside a wide team of multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver Radiation Oncology. The new Radiation oncology build is due to open in mid 2026, completing cancer care provided in Te Tai Tokerau Great news for our patients!

Work within a tight knit specialist team in the beautiful Te Tai Tokerau, and within the wider Regional team, you will always be supported to grow personally and professionally. He Waka Eka Noa We are all in this together is our philosophy.

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About you

As a Psychologist, you will bring experience working within Oncology settings and have an interest in ensuring high quality, safe and equitable services.

In addition, you will have:

• A recognised tertiary degree based allied health qualification Clinical or Health Psychology
• Registration and current annual practising certificate with the New Zealand Psychologist Board and HPCA.
• Computer literacy: Word, Outlook and relevant clinical programs.
• Experience in assessment, planning and interventions.
• Knowledge of issues and psychopathology in community based secondary health settings.
• Ability to provide comprehensive clinical assessment and psychological treatment skills.
• You will have a commitment to biculturalism, a commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• Current and full New Zealand Drivers Licence

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 20^th May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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