Ophthalmology Registrar - Non-Trainee 0.8FTE (2024 Training Year) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Ophthalmology Registrar - Non-Trainee 0.8 FTE  

A career and lifestyle that will move you!

Set apart by the most temperate climate and beautiful natural surroundings of the North Island East Coast of New Zealand, its little wonder that Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti is the work destination of choice for many medical professionals.  The region has a population of approximately 54,000 and is well known for its relaxed lifestyle and its beautiful rural and beach environments.  Local schools are excellent and real estate is affordably priced.

Working with one of New Zealand’s most culturally diverse populations – a strong cultural emphasis underpins all we do.  As an Ophthalmologist Registrar, this makes Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti a unique environment where you will encounter a diverse range of conditions, treatment procedures and cultural practices.  The successful applicant will enjoy the opportunity to practice as an Ophthalmologist Registrar in a stimulating, non-metropolitan hospital setting.

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 Visit the Te Whatu Ora website www.tewhatuora.govt.nz for application details or contact the People & Development Department on (06) 869-0500 ext 8268.

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti works to increase collaboration, strengthen leadership and accountability, and improve equity of access and outcomes across the health service. We’re shifting the emphasis towards primary and community care allowing more people to be cared for close to home, and take a greater role in their own health and wellbeing.

Our values form the acronym WAKA. They reflect our voyaging heritage, guiding us on our journey to create a healthier Tairāwhiti by working together.

Whakarangatira/enrich - Enriching the health of our community by doing our very best.

Awhi/support - Supporting our tūroro/patients their whānau/families, our community partners and each other.

Kotahitanga/togetherness - Together we can achieve more.

Aroha/compassion - Empathy, we care for people and people want to be cared for by us.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To complete and application please use the “apply now” link provided which will redirect you through our online career's portal. For successful applicants our mandatory process includes police vetting and health screening.  

Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced an Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. For some positions this includes a clear pathway to residency. Successful candidates offered a position with us who require a work visa, will provide support with their Visa application. This booklet provides information on settling in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.