Ophthalmic Technician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• Salary band  $63,000 - $76,000 p.a. and Kiwisaver
• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• 1.0 FTE (40hrs per week) fixed-term opportunity until August 2026

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

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Photographer to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department here at Dunedin Hospital on a full-time, fixed-term basis.

The primary responsibility of the position is to provide photographic and technical support, as well as associated administrative services for the Ophthalmology Department.

You will be given the opportunity to utilise and develop a variety of technical proficiencies, and work with sophisticated technology in a friendly and supportive team environment. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, don't hesitate to apply today!

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• have a positive ‘can-do' attitude.
• be open to new ways of working to provide patients with the most efficient and effective service.
• hold a Level 4 certificate in Digital Photography (or higher) or be working towards this.
• have some experience within an ophthalmic field, this would be advantageous but is not essential.
• be flexible in your availability as some occasional weekend work may be required.

If this sounds like you, then don't wait, get in touch today.

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Salary range

This role belongs to the DHB/PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical Collective Agreement and falls between Steps 1 ($63,842 p.a. pro-rata) and Step 5 ($76,737 p.a. pro-rata) of the Non-Degree Technical Scale.

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 Sunday, 11 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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