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Ophthalmologist Oculoplastic or Vitreoretinal subspecialities

- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital
- 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE)
- Permanent or Fixed-term available
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work in a team of Ophthalmologists, registrars, an orthoptist and a specialist ophthalmic nurse in the outpatient clinic and operating theatre. We run optometrist and nurse led glaucoma clinics, registrar led minor procedures clinics and have nurse injectors for avastin clinics.
This secondary level, 400 bed accredited public hospital provides acute and elective care for our region of over 162,000 people.
To review the position profile, click HERE.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Hawke’s Bay Ophthalmologists have a collegial attitude and an active commitment to ongoing education. Monthly continuing medical education meetings are held and ongoing audit is actively encouraged. A generous budget is allocated to attend meetings and courses in New Zealand and overseas.
We have no doubt that you will love everything Hawke’s Bay has to offer. Situated on the east coast of the North Island, enjoy the stunning climate and beaches, a wide range of sporting and leisure opportunities, wine, food and cultural activities. An environment and work/life balance that is second to none. Take a stroll through the Hawke’s Bay Tourism website and get yourself to Hawke’s Bay!
About you
- The successful applicant will have a range of experience in general ophthalmology with subspecialty training in Oculoplastic or Vitreoretinal surgery being an advantage
- The successful applicant will possess either FRANZCO or an equivalent qualification that would lead to specialist recognition and have an ongoing commitment to providing a high-class service to the community
- Applicants must be registered, or eligible for vocational registration, with the New Zealand Medical Council as a Specialist Ophthalmologist
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Experience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
Working for Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter
- We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17 February 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dr Baswati Sahoo via email at baswati.sahoo@hbdhb.govt.nz.
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job details
Job Reference: | HAW07734 | |
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Job type: | Permanent Part time | |
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Closes: | 17-Feb-2025 | |
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