Making a difference - it's what you do. But what about what you need?Like more space, and more to do on your days off - or less. In New Zealand, you've got nature at your fingertips, a team you can count on and a warm welcome. We've got it all covered at Health New Zealand.As an Ophthalmologist you're already making a difference every day, in the lives of patients, their loved ones and the wider communities who benefit from your expertise. We're looking to fill multiple roles nationwide and offering you the unique opportunity to make a difference, somewhere different.You'll provide the highest-quality medical care, surrounded by world-leading technology. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to drive positive change to improve healthcare outcomes for our communities.About the Ophthalmologist roleTe Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral are looking for someone to join our service providing specialist secondary care services to the region. This full-time (1.0 FTE) position would be suitable for an experienced or a newly qualified specialist. The successful applicant will be a comprehensive generalist ophthalmologist with a subspecialty interest. We are seeking a vitreo-retinal specialist, with cataract experience although other subspecialty interests may be considered. The role along with local and sub-regional ophthalmic service provision will include supervision of registrars and teaching of University of Otago Medical School Trainee Interns.The Ophthalmology Department at Palmerston North Hospital, New Zealand, serves Palmerston North, and the Manawatu district. The Specialist Consultant team currently comprises four experienced locally based consultant Ophthalmologists and one visiting consultant Ophthalmologist.The wider eye service includes two registrars (one RANZCO vocational trainee), ophthalmic clinic nurses (incl. extended practice roles), an orthoptist, ophthalmic technicians, and visiting optometrists. The service provides specialist outpatient and inpatient ophthalmology services, and primary health care support. MidCentral provides a regional cancer treatment service to a wider catchment across the lower North Island.Technologically the service is well resourced with OCT, Argon retinal laser, YAG laser, Selective Laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), cyclodiode laser, Centurion phacoemulsification and DORC posterior vitrectomy equipment and Pentacam.The collegial relationships between departments are strong and consultation with other consultants is easy, either formally with multidisciplinary meetings or informally as required. There is an active postgraduate medical society and there are excellent clinical library facilities.Compassion, respect, courage and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. We are a proudly diverse team, as we know a diverse and inclusive workforce achieves the best outcomes for our patients and communities. If you share in these core values and bring them into every aspect of your patient care, we'd love to hear from you.If you would like to discuss this role before you apply, please contact Denella (Recruitment Specialist) atWhere you could work ManawatūManawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. it's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. We're also famous for our coffee spots with our reputation among coffee aficionados growing stronger by the day!Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua - MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay. (manawatunz.co.nz)About Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand is the Government organisation that provides publicly-funded universal health care to 5 million Kiwis. We manage all health services provided in New Zealand, including hospital and specialist services, and primary and community care.We recruit across 19 unique districts within the country, developing and implementing plans based on local needs to improve the health and well-being of our communities.We are dedicated to building a team that thrives on diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. Our commitment is to both representing and ensuring that every voice is heard, and valued, and contributes to our dynamic and inclusive culture.Registration informationTo be eligible for this position you must either hold vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand, be eligible for locum tenens or VOC3 registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand ( for further information).Helping you make the moveOur Candidate Support team provides one-to-one personalised support throughout your journey to your new home in New Zealand. This includes help with visas and immigration, and, if you're interested in working elsewhere in New Zealand, matching you to a role in an area of the country that best suits your lifestyle.The Candidate Support team also offers relocation, and settlement support once you're ready to move here and start your role.Join us in paradise - apply now!If you're ready to be part of an innovative, progressive, and passionate team while exploring all that our country has to offer, we have the role for you - providing you with the best of both worlds.It's never been easier to start a new adventure - and we have a team to help you every step of the way.Come on over to New Zealand, and make a difference, somewhere different.
