Consultant Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmology

**Location: Tairāwhiti, Gisborne | Full Time | Permanent**:

- **Where lifestyle meets purpose - practice in one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful and connected communities**:

- **Join Health New Zealand Tairāwhiti and play a key role in delivering high-quality ophthalmology care in a region where your expertise will make a visible difference.**

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**

As a Consultant Ophthalmologist, you’ll be responsible for delivering specialist eye care through four outpatient clinics and two operating lists per week. You’ll perform general ophthalmology assessments, YAG and Argon laser treatments, and participate in the on-call roster (1 night per week, 1 weekend in 4). Your role will include teaching and mentoring junior doctors and contributing to ongoing quality improvement and service development.

You'll also play a vital role in patient-focused multidisciplinary care planning and provide timely, expert clinical advice to colleagues and the wider team. This is a rewarding role in which your skills and voice will be valued and impactful.

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**About the Team/Service/ Location**

Our close-knit ophthalmology service operates within the wider surgical team at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti. You'll work alongside supportive and passionate colleagues in a community where collaborative care and cultural values are central to everything we do.

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**About you**

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Vocational or Provisional Vocational Registration in Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand
- Experience in general ophthalmology and familiarity with modern investigative and treatment techniques
- A current Annual Practicing Certificate
- A collaborative and compassionate approach to patient care
- A commitment to equity, quality improvement, and culturally safe practice

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