Southern District Health Board
Optometrist
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Job Description
- Req#: 23670
- Full-time (1.0 FTE 40 hrs per week) opportunity
- Applications from new graduates are welcome.
- Current registration and practising certificate as a New Zealand Optometrist and Dispensing Optician is essential.
Optometrist
Dunedin Hospital
Salary - $77,087 - $110,210 + Kiwisaver
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
The Ophthalmology department at Dunedin Hospital are looking for an enthusiastic Optometrist to join our team. Our service embraces a multi-disciplinary team-based approach to provide optimal patient care and the prescribing optometry position is an integral component of this team.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to further enhance your current skills and knowledge in various subspecialty fields ranging from retinal, glaucoma, paediatric, acute and general pathologies. The unique learning environment incorporates elective treatment options, acute service provision, departmental teaching sessions and professional development.
The person we are looking for will demonstrate a drive for achieving excellence through the application of evidence-based clinical practice and expertise and will thrive working in a busy environment
About you
You will be working autonomously, as well as collaborating and consulting with the other members of the ophthalmology team to fulfil our patient focused team-oriented approach.
Salary range
This role belongs to the PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between the Step 1 ($77,087 p.a) and Step 8 ($110,210 p.a) of the Degree-based Allied, Public Health and Technical Pay Scale.
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 Friday 6 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
About the company
The Southern District Health Board is a district health board with the focus on providing healthcare to an area covering the southern half of the South Island of New Zealand.
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