Ophthalmology Registrar

**Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Ophthalmology Registrar**:

- **Permanent, Full-time, rostered including on-call shifts**:

- **Minimum 6 month or ideally 12 month placement**

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 an Ophthalmology Registrar to join our Ophthalmology Department here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. The 2026 training year commences on 2 February and mid-year starts 3 August.

You will enjoy a wide variety of outpatient care, alongside theatre experience and occasional inpatient care. Our registrar team have a variety of responsibilities including running the acute clinic services. They also work alongside SMOs in clinic, minor procedures and the operating theatre. Our registrars are also able to work in laser clinic and anti-VEGF injection clinics. On call duties expect our registrars to work with inpatient cases and the emergency department.

As a registrar, you will enjoy a wide variety of outpatient care, alongside theatre experience and occasional inpatient care. Our registrar team have a variety of responsibilities including running acute clinic services and works closely with SMOs in outpatient clinics, minor procedures, and operating theatres. You will also have the chance to participate in specialized clinics such as the laser clinic and anti-VEGF injection clinics. On-call duties include managing inpatient cases and responding to emergencies in the emergency department.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

Hawke’s Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital in Hastings, serving a population of over 180,000 people. We offer both acute and elective care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and more. Although we don’t provide cardiothoracic and neurosurgery, we are supported by a strong regional ICU team, ensuring comprehensive care for a diverse patient population.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

**About you**
- You’re a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3 or above
- You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand

**Working at Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Application Requirements**
- Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment.
- Cover letter specifying preferred start date.

**Important Dates**
Applications Close: Monday, 9 June 2025
Offers Made: Monday, 18 August 2025
Acceptances by: Monday, 25 August 2025
Start Date: Monday, 2 February 2026 or Monday, 3 August 2026