Ophthalmology Non-Training Registrar

Whangārei Hospital

Commencing February 2027

We are seeking an Ophthalmology Registrar to join our team of Eye Consultants, Specialist Nurses and Technicians in February 2027.

From study support and professional development, through to growing new services and facilities, the future is bright at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau (Health New Zealand). Here youll be doing what matters to your career, all whilst enjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.

Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority.

The Northland Ophthalmology team includes five Consultant Ophthalmologists and three visiting Specialists from Auckland who provide a wide range of elective and acute services. We offer a general ophthalmology experience only available in a district hospital setting this includes a very high incidence of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, and the opportunity to gain a broad experience of lid surgery. As diabetes is extremely common in Northland you will gain experience of laser and intravitreal injections in its management, and of ARMD. We have ultrasound, OCT and Corneal Topography, including corneal cross-linking, available and Pascal and YAG and SLT lasers.

You will gain much experience being one of only two Ophthalmology Non-Training Registrars in our service. There is the opportunity for extensive on the job teaching from the consultant staff who you will work with in a one-on-one situation. When on-call with a consultant cover you will get experience of acute ophthalmology with the opportunity for experience of Ophthalmic Trauma being invaluable in our rural setting.

We offer a specialty wide service with surgeons with special interests in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment and Medical Retina and Oculoplastics, as well as visiting specialists in Glaucoma and VR, and a truly general ophthalmology clinic setup. Other than Vitreo-retinal work which is referred to Auckland we provide surgical management of most eye conditions.

Our training program includes weekly teaching, including journal club, teaching for registrars, audits and regular M&M meetings are held and you will be encouraged to take part in the teaching program. You will be closely supervised and supported in clinics and theatres in the acute and elective settings.

You will get the opportunity to travel to Bay of Islands and Kaitaia Hospitals for visiting clinics and theatre lists.

Whangarei is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four regional hospitals. Northland covers an area of 12,600 square kilometres and has a population of approximately 201,000. As a region Northland is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle. Visit Northlands official tourism websites www.northlandnz.com/visit/ / http://www.whangareinz.com/ to see what Northland offers.

A career with Northland will see you action meaningful change in the region we love, and in your professional development all whilst enjoying everything the stunning North has to offer. You really can enjoy the best of both.

Before applying you must have either general registration or be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Medical Council (www.mcnz.org.nz). Check if youre eligible here. 

Please provide three written references upon applying for this position.

Reference template for National applications is located here.

Reference template for International applications is located here.

Northland is a popular place to work. If you want to grow as a clinician, reinforce skills, or broaden your experience you need to speak with us. For further information, please email nl-rmo.unit@tewhatuora.govt.nz or visit our website Health New Zealand - Northland

Our people live our Values:

Tangata I te tuatahi People First - People are central to all we do

Whakaute (tuku mana) Respect - We treat others as they would like to be treated

Manaaki Caring - We nurture those around us, and treat all with dignity and compassion

Whakawhitiwhiti korero Communication - We communicate safely, openly and with respect to promote clear understanding

Taumata teitei (hiranga) Excellence - Our attitude of excellence inspires success, competence, confidence and innovation

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 the RMO Unit via email:

 Nl-Rmo.Unit@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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

Vacancy No: OPR2027