Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Vitreoretinal)

Service: Ophthalmology Service

Contract: Permenant, Part time (0.8 FTE) Starting Aug 2026

Salary: As per ASMS SECA

About the role

This role is to provide acute and elective care to patients with a focus on Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology. Consultant Ophthalmologist services are provided in both OPD clinic and theatre setting. Vitreoretinal surgical services are being expanded from 2026. There is a large component of teaching and supporting nurses and allied health staff. Supervision and training of RMOs is an important aspect of the role.

Specific services will include:

• Operating and clinic sessions.
• Participation in relevant service and clinical meetings related to the service.
• Participation in quality improvement activities, clinical audit activities and continuing medical education.
• Contribution to service and organisational initiatives in clinical practice.
• Participating in Vitreo-retinal on-call roster

About you

• Vocationally registered in Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRANZCO or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Strong clinical skillset, with an interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training

This 484-bed Regional Hospital is the region’s main emergency and only trauma service, with a rooftop helipad providing a link to surgical, intensive care, neonatal intensive care and emergency services.

Location information

With this opportunity, you will find yourself in New Zealand’s vibrant capital. Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer coffees and events. This is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality.

Surrounded by hills and a rugged coastline, the city boasts a stunning harbour, and has a unique inner-city focus. As a pedestrian city, the best way to appreciate the essence of Wellington is on food, malls and side alleys connect its streets and cafes spilling from refurbished Victorian buildings – with eclectic street art scattered throughout.