Orthoptist or Optometrist, Ophthalmology Department

Full-time | Fixed term until September 2026 | Salary as per PSA Allied Health MECA

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.

Are you a dedicated Orthoptist or Optometrist with a passion for patient-centred care and professional excellence? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Orthoptist or Optometrist to join our Ophthalmology team at Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland delivering high-quality orthoptic and optometrist assessments and management across our diverse community.

About the Role

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of comprehensive ophthalmic care across our busy secondary and tertiary services. You will work as an autonomous clinician while being fully supported by ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, nurses, technicians, and allied health leads.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate, efficient, evidence-based assessment and management of ophthalmic patients
• Running independent and linked clinics, and supporting consultant-led clinics
• Managing a varied caseload, including paediatric and/or adult patients depending on your scope
• Performing detailed diagnostic testing and interpreting results
• Contributing to service development, teaching, and clinical audits
• Upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity principles, and culturally safe practice
• Working collaboratively the delivery of regional services across Counties Manukau, and other Northern region sites.

About You

You will be a dedicated, adaptable clinician who brings professionalism and enthusiasm to your practice. Youll be confident working both independently and as part of a team and committed to providing excellent care to a diverse population.

Essential Requirements:

For Optometrists:

• NZ-recognised Optometry qualification
• Current Annual Practising Certificate
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience
• Therapeutic endorsement

For Orthoptists:

• Recognised IOA or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience

Youll also bring:

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management, problem-solving and clinical reasoning
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and service improvement

Why join us?

• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team in one of New Zealands most diverse communities.
• Ongoing professional development and research opportunities.
• Work in a multidisciplinary setting with access to state-of-the-art equipment.
• Contribute to the delivery of regional services across Counties Manukau, and other Northern region sites.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 07 December 2025. To apply please click apply now. To review the position description for Orthoptist please click here, or for Optometrist please click here.

If you have further questions, please contact Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on

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

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.