• Southland Hospital
• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern NZ
• Great work environment, in department with a broad case mix
• Close to some of New Zealand most famous national parks and ski fields
• Salary band $127,338 - $158,090 and Kiwisaver

Mō te tūranga - About the role

• Southland Hospital has modern facilities and offers exciting opportunities
• The Southland Hospital ophthalmology department offers outpatients, elective and acute care to people in the wider Southland region, encompassing Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Te Anau and environs. Each year the department sees approximately 10,000 patients
• Our medium hospital size brings friendliness to the work environment
• The hospital campus includes the Southland division of the Otago School of Medicine
• Supportive team based working practice (working in teams with small groups of doctors and nurses)
• An opportunity to work with and contribute to a team and department that has made a commitment to develop a service that will provide equitable care

Mōu ake - About you

Our ideal candidate will have:

• registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or be eligible for general or provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility for registration by visiting the Council's website at www.mcnz.org.nz
• a minimum of two years post qualification experience and are interested in RMO's keen to further develop your skills in the area of Ophthalmology and need to have Registrar experience in this field to be able to apply for the training programme.

It is requirement of the NZ Medical Council that your qualifications are approved through EPIC. If you have a commitment to working in New Zealand, it is highly recommended that you start this process as soon as possible to allow your subsequent registration to be undertaken in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit MCNZ website re EPIC Credentialing.

Painga - Benefits

• Three hours of protected teaching time per week for non-trainees
• Free meals when on duty
• Free parking when on duty
• Subsidised gym membership and discounted health insurance
• Access to range of retail discounts
• Access to staff holiday homes in Fiordland and Central Otago

Mō mātou - About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Utu whānui - Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association and 20 DHB Multi Employer Collective 18 June 2024 - 31 July 2026 (NZRDA SECA) and Specialty Trainees of New Zealand and 20 District Health Boards Multi Employer Collective Agreement 14 December 2024 - 28 February 2026 (the STONZ SECA) and the salary will fall between $127,338 - $158,090dependant on relevant experience.

Working at 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.

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.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal, applications for this role are open until filled. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment at recruitment@southerndhb.govt.nz

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

To apply

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.