Cancer Service Manager

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

The Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley (CCHV) District has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to lead our Cancer, Specialist Medicine and Community Provider Services team. This is a full-time role leading and managing delivery of effective, high-quality services to meet organisational requirements for Cancer Services both locally and regionally. The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000. Areas of focus for this role will include:

• Reducing inequities
• Coordination of the Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Shorter wait time for Diagnostic and Treatment Services
• Cancer Care Coordination initiatives.

About the Team/Service Location 

The District Cancer Service Manager will provide leadership in a multidisciplinary environment and is supported by the Operations Manager and Clinical Leader, working alongside them to drive service goals and ensure that organisational objectives are met. Teams within the Cancer Service include:

• Blood and Cancer Centre Clinical Trials Research
• The Mosaiq Pharmacist and Business Analyst
• The Faster Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Multidisciplinary team meeting coordinator
• The Faster Cancer Tracker

About you 

We are looking for someone who has a global interest in changes across cancer treatments, and the future vision to model a robust cancer service. The successful candidate will have a patient-focused approach to care, be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment, have excellent communication skills, and be committed to the values and goals of CCHV. Passion or invested interest in Cancer Research and Cancer Treatment Services is essential. You must have NZ Citizenship or a NZ Work Visa (be eligible for). 

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz

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