Consultant Ophthalmologists - Permanent

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Nelson Marlborough is seeking two experienced Ophthalmologists to join our dedicated Ophthalmology department. We are proud to serve a diverse community across the Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough regions, providing high-quality health services to nearly 150,000 people. Our facilities include four hospitals and multiple community health centers, all committed to our vision of enabling individuals to live well, get well, and stay well. We value respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity as the cornerstones of our operations. About the Role We are offering two permanent part-time positions at 0.7-0.8 FTE (56-64 hours per fortnight), including an on-call allowance. In this role, you will deliver quality ophthalmology services to the population within the Nelson Marlborough District. You will participate in our Ophthalmology roster and be part of a dynamic team providing a wide range of general ophthalmology care. This role will be based at Nelson Hospital, but you will cover services district-wide. As an Ophthalmologist, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including fellow ophthalmologists, specialty nurses, orthoptists, optometrists, and technicians. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and teach junior medical staff, contributing to their professional development. Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills: - Medical expertise and experience in improving health outcomes in a provincial district. - Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists or an equivalent qualification. - Eligibility for an Annual Practising Certificate with a vocational scope of Ophthalmology from the Medical Council of New Zealand. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. - A commitment to continuing professional development and quality improvement. We are looking for someone who values collegiality and collaboration across all disciplines, as these attributes are essential for providing successful services to our patients and community. Benefits The salary for this position is commensurate with the current Senior Medical and Dental Officer collective agreement and will be based on your skills, experience, and vocational registration in New Zealand. In addition to your salary, you will benefit from: - A generous annual allowance to cover continued medical education expenses, including travel and accommodation costs for attending international conferences. - Paid time off to attend relevant events. - Access to an employer-matched superannuation contribution of up to 6% of your annual earnings. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you would thrive in our collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. For general inquiries, please contact our recruitment team at SMO.Recruitment@nmdhb.govt.nz or call +64 3 539 5777. For role-specific information, please reach out to Peter Twamley, Surgical Services Manager, at Peter.Twamley@nmdhb.govt.nz. We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining our team in the beautiful Nelson Marlborough region.