Non-Training Ophthalmology Registrar | Commencing May, June, July, or August 2025

• Christchurch Hospital
• Permanent, Full-time position commencing in May, June, July, or August 2025

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 Ophthalmology Department is accredited by RANZCO for training Ophthalmologists and is comprised of an outpatient department and specialist clinics providing emergency, tertiary, secondary and primary eye care to the people of Canterbury/West Coast, and the South Island.

Benefits

• Enhance your career with first class training and supervision from the Medical Education & Training Unit (METU).
• Be supported by our Resident Doctors’ Support Team (RDST)
• Access support at all hours, including after-hours support from the Clinical Team Coordinators and SMOs.
• Work in a supportive friendly and fun team environment.
• Live in a vibrant city, with a creative undercurrent. We have hills, beaches and ski fields a short drive from Christchurch City.

About you

• Must have completed PGY2
• Previous experience in Ophthalmology at a registrar level would be advantageous
• You must be eligible for a general of provisional general registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. You can check your eligibility by visiting the Council's website
• 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 wellnesses. 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 4/04/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lily Putnam at lily.putnam@cdhb.health.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.