Consultant Ophthalmologist - Medrecruit

MedRecruit Limited; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

MedRecruit Limited is recruiting for a Consultant Ophthalmologist (Vitreoretinal) in Wellington, New Zealand. This 0.8 FTE, part-time position is based at a 484-bed regional hospital and begins August 2026, with salary as per ASMS SECA.

The role focuses on acute and elective vitreoretinal care in OPD and theatre settings, with teaching, supervision of RMOs, and on-call duties. FRANZCO or MCNZ vocational registration is required.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• FRANZCO or equivalent qualification and vocational registration with MCNZ.
• Strong clinical skills with interest in Vitreoretinal surgery.
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide consistently high standards of medical care.
• Relevant experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and clinic sessions.
• Participate in service and clinical meetings.
• Engage in quality improvement, clinical audits, and CME.
• Contribute to service and organisational initiatives in clinical practice.
• Participate in vitreoretinal on-call roster.

Skills

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary

Education

FRANZCO or equivalent

MCNZ vocational registration

Job description

Consultant Ophthalmologist (Vitreoretinal)

Service: Ophthalmology Service

Contract: Permenant, Part time (0.8 FTE) Starting Aug 2026

Salary: As per ASMS SECA

About the role

This role is to provide acute and elective care to patients with a focus on Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology. Consultant Ophthalmologist services are provided in both OPD clinic and theatre setting. Vitreoretinal surgical services are being expanded from 2026. There is a large component of teaching and supporting nurses and allied health staff. Supervision and training of RMOs is an important aspect of the role.

Specific services will include:

• Operating and clinic sessions.
• Participation in relevant service and clinical meetings related to the service.
• Participation in quality improvement activities, clinical audit activities and continuing medical education.
• Contribution to service and organisational initiatives in clinical practice.
• Participating in Vitreo-retinal on-call roster

About you

• Vocationally registered in Ophthalmology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• FRANZCO or equivalent qualification and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ
• Strong clinical skillset, with an interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• Able to provide consistently high standards of medical care
• Relevant experience and training

This 484-bed Regional Hospital is the region’s main emergency and only trauma service, with a rooftop helipad providing a link to surgical, intensive care, neonatal intensive care and emergency services.

Location information

With this opportunity, you will find yourself in New Zealand’s vibrant capital. Famous for a vibrant creative culture fuelled by great food, wine, craft beer coffees and events. This is a cosmopolitan city with an energetic personality.

Surrounded by hills and a rugged coastline, the city boasts a stunning harbour, and has a unique inner-city focus. As a pedestrian city, the best way to appreciate the essence of Wellington is on food, malls and side alleys connect its streets and cafes spilling from refurbished Victorian buildings – with eclectic street art scattered throughout.