Ophthalmologist - Dunedin Hospital - Fixed Term

Consultant Ophthalmologist
Dunedin Hospital
Salary: Base salary from ASMS MECA 2024 (NZD 185, ,980)

Fixed Term 1.0 FTE (November May 2026)

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.

We are seeking a fixed term general ophthalmologist from November May 2026. 

About the role
The Dunedin Public Hospital Eye Department provides ophthalmology services to all of Otago and Southland so we require a dynamic, hardworking individual with excellent time management skills to become an integral part of our close-knit team.   Our links with the University of Otago and affiliation with the Otago Medical School means that you are an honorary lecturer to Medical Students and there is a chance to be involved in research.  We also provide training to registrars from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and enjoy helping them on their journey towards becoming a future ophthalmologist and often host the 'Part 2' course prep in the department.

We are seeking an Ophthalmologist that knows the New Zealand health system intricately and the constraints we face within ophthalmology – so we welcome applications from a forward thinking, innovative ophthalmologist that loves challenges and working in a busy department. This role is primarily based in Dunedin but some travel across the Southern District is expected. You will be expected to participate in the 1:6 on call roster, routine ophthalmology clinics, theatre and some outreach clinics.

About you

• Able to start from November 2025 and cover until May 2026.
• Vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Enthusiastic about teaching and passing your knowledge to junior members of staff
• Excellent communication and time management skills

About Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are a pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on providing equitable outcomes for Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disabled Community.

Salary range
This role belongs to the ASMS Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($185,380) and Step 15 ($267,980 per annum pro rata).

How to ApplyTo 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 7 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Agatha Chen, Recruitment Advisor – Senior Medical Officers at  

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

Please note at this time we will not be accepting any CVs from agencies. If CVs are sent without any prior agreement with the Recruitment Manager, this will be deemed unsolicited, and we will not accept them nor the responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

Pre-Employment checks
In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)