• Role – Research Fellow, Cancer & Blood Research, Waikato Hospital
• Research role
• 12 month Fixed Term
• Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?

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About the Role

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 eight medical oncologists, ten haematologists, nine radiation oncologists and four 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 focussed research.

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About the Team/Service

Waikato is the fourth largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand and located just south of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. It features a wide range of world-class outdoor and cultural experiences. You can surf the world-famous beaches of Whāingaroa Raglan, swim at the beautiful beaches of the Kapanga Coromandel, hike our majestic mountain ranges, tour the Hobbiton shire, experience the magic of the Waitomo glow worm caves, and encounter a vast array of flora and fauna at the remarkable Maungatautari Ecological Reserve.

Waikato is the home of the Kiingitanga and rich in Māori culture. Waikato Hospital sits on whenua gifted by Waikato iwi, situated on the banks of the mighty Waikato Awa, Hamilton is New Zealand’s largest metropolitan inland city. Hamilton’s vibrant city centre and rich cultural mix makes it an ideal place to experience the authentic friendly Kiwi lifestyle.

About you

As an Cancer & Blood Research Fellow, you will be………

• Registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Review clinical trial patients in all disciplines
• Ensuring management of all aspects of trial patients are conducted through new patient consultation, consent, screening and follow up
• Registered or eligible to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 9 June 2025.

For further information, please contact:

Anne Liggins Manager Cancer and Blood Research Trials Unit

Phone: + 64 (0)21549632 Email: Anne.Liggins@waikatodhb.health.nz

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