• A lifestyle to envy - outstanding blend of urban & outdoors lifestyle
• Permanent, full time positions available, based at Greenlane Clinical Centre
• Straightforward Visa Applications with an Accredited Employer

Are you ready for a change of scenery? Have you ever wanted to visit New Zealand, see the sights and earn at the same time? We want to make this idea a reality for you. We have an amazing recruitment package - tell us what you need and we can take away all the hassle!

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Come and join our dynamic, award winning Orthoptic team who are ready to welcome a new recruit into our fast paced clinical environment. The Te Toka Tumai| Auckland Ophthalmology Department is the largest in New Zealand. You will be working independently as well as alongside Paediatric, Oculoplastic, Adult Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmologists giving you a very varied case mix with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

If you are a qualified Orthoptist holding an internationally recognized Orthoptic qualification this is a wonderful opportunity to start your career, take a career break or make a permanent move to experience the lifestyle that New Zealand has to offer.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

• Internationally recognised Orthoptic Qualification
• Membership of the relevant professional body
• Minimum 1 years’ experience post registration
• Customer/patient focus
• Ability to work independently & as part of a MDT

For more information about this role please contact Hiring manager, Carly Henley on CarlyH@adhb.govt.nz for more details or to arrange an informal chat.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Kavitha John- Recruitment Consultant at KavithaJ@adhb.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.

Immigration/Visa Support

Immigration NZ has introduced a new Accredited Employer Work Visa system from 4 July 2022 that includes a simplified residency process for health workers on the new “Green List” of occupations – and this position is one of those designated critical positions! For successful candidates offered a position with us who require a Work Visa, we will provide support with their Visa application. Here are the links to two key pages of NZ Immigration's official site for more information: Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa and Immigration NZ Green List Occupations