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




Robust 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 Current Zealand’s vibrant capital. Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by outstanding 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.

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