Tumour Stream Coordinator, Faster Cancer Treatment Team

• Be involved in navigation and project coordination role working within Te Puriri o Te Ora (Regional Cancer and Blood Services)
• Excellent opportunity to improve cancer care outcomes
• Part time (0.7 FTE) permanent positions available, based in Auckland City Hospital

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

Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service, based at Auckland City Hospital, is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people.

In line with the Ministry of Healths priority focus on Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT), Tumour Stream Coordinators prospectively track patients through the FCT pathway. This is your opportunity to work with clinical and non-clinical staff to manage the patient journey as well as assisting in the development and implementation of alternative approaches to ensure timely quality patient care. You will also utilise data sources and communicate across the multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for cancer patients and support their whanau.

For more information on the role please click here for position description

About Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Kia ora from our team!

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our Regional Cancer and Blood Services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Based at Te Papakāinga Atawhai o Tāmaki (Auckland City Hospital), Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the leading provider of cancer care across Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, serving over two million people. We are home to Aotearoas largest oncology unit and provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Cancer and Blood Research, Genetic Health, the National Gastrointestinal Cancer Service, and specialist cancer psychological and social support.

The values that underpin Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all people including our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all whānau.

For more information about the story of Te Pūriri o Te Ora click here.

For more information on living and working in Tāmaki Makaurau click here.

About you

To be successful for this role, you will have proven experience in implementing projects, sound computer and communication skills. Knowledge of hospital systems, including Trakcare and RCP would be advantageous. Your ability to take initiative and drive progress are key to success in this role.

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 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley Recruitment Consultant at jadecowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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