Ophthalmology VR Fellow, Waikato

• Role: Ophthalmology Fellow, based at Waikato Hospital
• Fixed Term one year
• Fellow (Post Fellowship Training accredited)

• Start date 31 January 2028

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 are seeking a Vitreo-retinal Fellow to join our Ophthalmology department here at Waikato hospital in 2028.

As a successful Vitreo-retinal Fellow you will play a key role in managing patients within the Ophthalmology department commensurate with and appropriate to the skill level of the position.

Day to day you will be maintaining and extending the knowledge and skill base required for effective performance through attending ward rounds, journal clubs, other informal/formal teaching and an accredited vocational training pathway.

This is a 1.0 FTE Fixed Term position for 12 months where you will work Monday to Friday shifts.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Delivering the accountabilities required including meeting KPIs
• Participating in training and education
• Identifying learning needs and negotiating with management to attend appropriate education and training to improve personal development

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About the Team/Service

To be effective and succeed in this role it is expected the person will have proven capabilities against the Leading-Self leadership focus. A person with this leadership focus will not hold formal leadership accountabilities but is responsible for displaying leadership character and driving service delivery within their role and team.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 28 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Karlien Bouwer at Karlien.Bouwer@Waikatodhb.health.nz

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