Ophthalmology registrar - whangārei, Whangarei

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora– Whangarei, North Island Full time 5d ago , from Institute of Data New Zealand We are seeking an Ophthalmology Registrar to join our team of Eye Consultants, Specialist Nurses, and Technicians in February 2026. From study support and professional development to growing new services and facilities, the future is bright at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Te Tai Tokerau (Health New Zealand). Whangārei is the largest hospital in Northland, providing secondary care services for the region, supported by four regional hospitals. Here you'll be doing what matters to your career, all whilstenjoying a flexible and healthy work-life balance.Health New Zealand is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and holds stewardship for equitable health outcomes for Māori as Tāngata Whenua as the highest priority. About our Service and the Role The Northland Ophthalmology team includes five Consultant Ophthalmologists and three visiting Specialists from Auckland who provide a wide range of elective and acute services.We offer a general ophthalmology experience only available in a district hospital setting– this includes a very high incidence of skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, and the opportunity to gain a broad experience of lid surgery. As diabetes is extremely common in Northland, you will gain experience of laser and intravitreal injections in its management, and of ARMD. We haveultrasound, OCT, and Corneal Topography, including corneal cross-linking, available and Pascal, YAG, and SLT lasers.Working one-on-one with consultants as one of two Ophthalmology Registrars will provide opportunities for extensive on-the-job teaching. When on-call with consultant cover, you will gain experience of acute ophthalmology with the opportunity to experience Ophthalmic Trauma, which is invaluable in our rural setting.We offer a specialty-wide service with surgeons with interests in Paediatric Ophthalmology, Anterior Segment, Medical Retina, and Oculoplastics, as well as visiting specialists in Glaucoma and VR, and a truly general ophthalmology clinic setup. Other than Vitreo-retinal work (which is referred to Auckland), we provide surgical management of most eye conditions.Our training program includes weekly teaching, including journal club and teaching for registrars, audits, and regular M&M meetings. You will be encouraged to participate in the teaching program and be closely supervised and supported in clinics and theatres in both acute and elective settings. You will have the opportunity to travel to Bay of Islands and Kaitaia Hospitals for visiting clinics and theatre lists. About the Location As a region, Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) is renowned for its beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle. Please look at some of what we offer: . For more information about Northland hospitals, please visit our website: . To see what the Northland region has to offer, visit the Northland official tourism website: or .For more information on living and working in Northland, click here. 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 to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to Apply To apply, please click“ apply now .” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 9 June 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Unit via email: ********@northlanddhb.org.nz. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.Be cautious: Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr