Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Ophthalmology Technician, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-time
- Enjoy flexibility in this permanent part time role providing support to our Ophthalmologists and nurses
- We have a wide range of staff in ophthalmology, including ophthalmologist, clinical nurse specialist, specialist clinical nurses, registered nurses, technician, optometrist, & orthoptist.
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 anOphthalmology Technician, you willprovide critical support and follow-up services to out-patient clinics freeing up our Ophthalmologists to focus on providing further procedures. You will have experience performing visual field, vision test, biometry, topography, eidon, Oct and other tests.
This is a permanent part time role working 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE), Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm. There is no on-call.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Ophthalmology Departments at both sites (Nelson hospital and Wairau hospital) are contemporary services based on a team of Ophthalmologists who have general and subspecialist training, specialist nurses, orthoptists, optometrists and technicians. There is a comprehensive suite of equipment including OCT, Fields, Photography, and Lasers.
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About you
As an Ophthalmology Technician, you will have:
- A health related qualification or relevant experience
- Previous experience as a technician within Ophthalmology
- Knowledge and care of specialised equipment required
- Competency in performing OCT, Visual field, eidon, vision test and Retinal Field Examinations
- Understanding and experience working with clients with visual impairment
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 16 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Richard Sluiter (Charge Nurse Manager) at richard.sluiter@nmdhb.govt.nz
Job ref: R1W25-016
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.