Optometrist - Ophthalmology Allied Health

Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Toka Tumai! Working with us is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of our Auckland community. Youll be joining the Ophthalmology team who share Te Toka Tumai Auckland DHBs values of Haere Mai Welcome |Manaaki Respect | Tuhono Together and Angamua Aim High.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and highly motivated Optometrist to join the growing Ophthalmology Department at Te Toka Tumai, Auckland.

The Ophthalmology Service offers more than 110,000 patient appointments each year, primarily from Greenlane Clinical Centre. The multi-disciplinary team provides an innovative environment and the opportunity to work in the provision of tertiary level eye care.

In this position you will be part of a dedicated optometric team, providing optometric and technical assessment tailored to patients' individual needs. This role includes refraction, specialty contact lens and low vision clinics : working autonomously and as part of the ophthalmology team. The welcoming team will provide you with a full orientation and training opportunities are provided.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 24 hours per week (0.3 FTE). This is a multi-sited role across the Northern region with rostered shifts covering Monday to Sundays inclusive.

About you : Important Skills

To apply for this role you need to hold a New Zealand Bachelor of Optometry degree or equivalent overseas Optometry qualification and an annual practising certificate. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary allied health team.

For further information regarding this position please contact Carly Henley, Allied Health Unit Manager in Ophthalmology by e-mail

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Working at Health New Zealand

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 Childrens Hospital, located in central Auckland, however, this role will work regularly for Middlemore Hospital

We are part of Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealands 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)

How to apply

To apply, simply click on the link below and make an online application attaching your latest CV and cover letter explaining your motivation for wanting to apply.

If you have any queries about this opportunity or accessibility or technical issues with the online process, please contact Kavitha John, Recruitment Consultant on

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