Why choose to work with us?

At ARO, we are committed to investing in our people and their professional growth. We offer a wide range of development opportunities, and we’re committed to developing our leaders for the future.

We also support flexible working arrangements and regular staff engagement events to foster a supportive and collaborative environment.

Our competitive remuneration and benefits packages reflect the value we place on our team’s contributions. You’ll have the opportunity to work with technology at the forefront of radiation oncology, making a real impact on the lives of patients. Most importantly, by joining us, you will play a critical role in supporting their treatment journey, helping improve outcomes and providing compassionate care.

By joining ARO, you’ll be part of a team that prides itself on innovation and delivering exceptional care to every patient. Being at the forefront of technology is in our DNA as is our passion for supporting our patients. Everyone at ARO matters, if you work in reception, our nursing, treatment or administration, planning or physics teams, everyone is united in our purpose around offering hope through exceptional care.

Patients are at the heart of what we do. Our patient experience survey tells us we provide exceptional support and professional care during their challenging cancer journey with more than 85-90% of patients routinely saying they would definitely recommend ARO for family and friends in need of radiation therapy.

Check out our current vacancies:

Medical Physicist

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of medical  physics? Auckland Radiation Oncology (ARO) is seeking a motivated and  conscientious individual to join our friendly and supportive medical physics team here in beautiful Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Our technology

At ARO, we are proud to utilise the latest advancements in technology to provide exceptional patient care. Joining our team means you can play a key role in creating and delivering personalised treatment plans, ensuring the highest level of individualised care.

• As the only CyberKnife centre in NZ (https://aucklandradiationoncol...), ARO offers extraordinarily accurate robotic stereotactic radiation treatment for prostate, brain, spine, liver, selected lymph nodes, and pancreatic cancers, enabling it to treat the cancer with sub-millimetre accuracy, minimising damage to the surrounding area, helping deliver better patient outcomes.
• Two Elekta Versa HD Linacs (soon to be equipped with Elekta’s Iris™ high-definition, AI-enhanced imaging technology, offering incredibly detailed visualisation of tumours), support precise and effective conventional and stereotactic treatments for a wide range of cancer.s
• Supported by RayStation treatment planning technology, our teams utilise advanced technology to plan highly personalised treatments and complex re-treatments, remaining at the forefront of the field and delivering precise, quality plans to improve patient outcomes.
• Our Canon Acquilion CT scanner is equipped with the latest in AI-based imaging capabilities and specialised features enabling highly quality patient images tailored to individual needs.
• Brainlab Exac Trac Dynamic Surface technology enables x-ray and surface guided radiation therapy to further enhance treatment accuracy and precision delivered by our Versa-HD machines.

We use this technology to offer an advanced, safe and effective service to our patients. We are constantly seeking ways to stay at the forefront of radiation oncology and are highly supportive of staff who are interested in implementing the very latest techniques.

Health & Wellbeing at ARO

At ARO, we prioritise the health and wellbeing of our team, providing comprehensive support to help you thrive both in and outside of work. Our initiatives include:

• Private Health Insurance: Fully subsidised Southern Cross Wellbeing One policy to ensure you have access to the best care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support through the Southern Cross Wellness platform for any personal or professional challenges
• Generous Parental Leave and Overtime: We provide financial support during parental leave and upon return to work and we value the additional time and effort from our teams when it’s really needed
• Wellness Leave: Take time for self-care with dedicated wellness leave allocations
• Domestic Violence Leave: Providing support and time off for those in need of protection and recovery
• Prayer Facilities: We offer spaces for reflection and prayer to accommodate all faiths
• Free Vaccinations: Access to free influenza vaccinations to safeguard your health
• Social Sports Teams: Join our squash or rugby teams to stay active, build camaraderie, and have fun

Living in Auckland

Based in Epsom Central Auckland, from ARO you will have easy access to parks, the central city, beaches, national reserves, hiking & biking trails and a range of neighbourhoods, each with their own offering and overall, an incredible culinary scene. Auckland’s climate and great weather makes it easy to get out about and enjoy all these things.

From mid-2025, we’ll have a second state of the art facility located on the North Shore, providing treatment closer to home for a large number of our patients. The North Shore boasts its own set of beautiful beaches, with views of the Hauraki Gulf and Rangitoto Island, and is the gateway to the stunning Northland region.

For families, Auckland is an excellent place to relocate with a well-developed education system, with some of the best schools and universities in the country and a diverse range of primary and secondary schools, including public, private, and international schools.