Ophthalmology Non-Training Registrars, Nelson Hospital

Ophthalmology Registrar (Non Training), Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• Make a difference to patients’ lives by applying your medical knowledge to promote well-being and health in the community
• Nelson Marlborough is an epic spot with a great climate and lots of sun. People are relaxed, helpful, easy going, enjoy a wide range of out door activities and are focussed on providing an excellent service to the community.

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.

About the Role

As an Ophthalmology Registrar Non Training, you will undertake some procedures as appropriate to allow the Specialists to treat the more complex patients.  This is an opportunity for a Non-Training Registrar to step up and take on a district wide role hence some travel will be required. You will work 3 day a week in Nelson and 2 in Wairau.

You will be provided with some great surgical training opportunities.

This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE). The working hours are 8.00AM to 5.00PM daily. There will be on-call overnight during the week and in the weekend.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Nelson Marlborough have SMO’s with specialties in Paediatrics, strabismus,  glaucoma, oculoplastics, anterior segments and neuro ophthalmology. One or two sentences providing context around the team or clinical service.

The Ophthalmology team at Nelson Hospital incorporates Training registrar non training registrars, Orthoptists, Optometrists Clinical nurse specialists and technicians.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As an Ophthalmology Registrar Non Training, you will:

• hold valid registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ), 
• have a professional work attitude and excellent interpersonal skills,
• have empathy to support the emotional needs of patients,
• be adaptable to work across different teams,
• be committed to applying your knowledge in the field of orthopaedics and ophthalmology,

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 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 09 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Loretta Matheson, RMO Team Leader by email Loretta.Matheson@nmdhb.govt.nz or phone 027 246 0080.

Job ref: RMO25-007

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