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