Consultant Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti, Gisborne

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Location: Tairāwhiti, Gisborne | Full Time | Permanent
• Where lifestyle meets purpose – practice in one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful and connected communities
• Join Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti and play a key role in delivering high-quality ophthalmology care in a region where your expertise will make a visible difference.

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

As a Consultant Ophthalmologist, you’ll be responsible for delivering specialist eye care through four outpatient clinics and two operating lists per week. You’ll perform general ophthalmology assessments, YAG and Argon laser treatments, and participate in the on-call roster (1 night per week, 1 weekend in 4). Your role will include teaching and mentoring junior doctors and contributing to ongoing quality improvement and service development.

You'll also play a vital role in patient-focused multidisciplinary care planning and provide timely, expert clinical advice to colleagues and the wider team. This is a rewarding role in which your skills and voice will be valued and impactful.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our close-knit ophthalmology service operates within the wider surgical team at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti. You'll work alongside supportive and passionate colleagues in a community where collaborative care and cultural values are central to everything we do.

For more information on living and working in Tairawhiti click here

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Vocational or Provisional Vocational Registration in Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Experience in general ophthalmology and familiarity with modern investigative and treatment techniques
• A current Annual Practicing Certificate
• A collaborative and compassionate approach to patient care
• A commitment to equity, quality improvement, and culturally safe practice

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret.broughton@tdh.org.nz

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