Consultant Opthalmologist - Glaucoma

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 198,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic training opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora is expanding ophthalmology services in South Auckland, with a new permanent role to support glaucoma care across the Northern Region. The position offers flexibility in work environment and the opportunity to work within Counties Manukau District and Manukau Health Park.

The ideal candidate will have advanced medical training in glaucoma, a glaucoma fellowship or equivalent, and FRANZCO or equivalent with current ophthalmology registration, enabling high-quality

Qualifications

• Advanced medical training in Glaucoma Subspecialty.
• Glaucoma Fellowship or equivalent.
• FRANZCO or equivalent qualification with ophthalmology registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmology care with a focus on glaucoma.
• Sessions across the Northern Region and Counties Manukau District.
• Collaborate with Greenlane Clinical Centre and Manukau Health Park teams.

Skills

Glaucoma subspecialty

FRANZCO

Ophthalmology

Education

Glaucoma Fellowship

FRANZCO or equivalent

Job description

Manukau Health Park Expansion (South Auckland), with an expectation to work across the Northern Region. Full time & Part Time positions available. Flexibility. Remunerations per ASMS SECA $198,386-282,645+ CME and More. Fantastic training opportunities. Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles ofTeTiritio Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders.

About the Role

This exciting new role has been created as part of the Manukau Health Park expansion, reflecting our commitment to enhancing eye healthcare services in South Auckland. We welcome interest from consultants with a particular interest and experience in glaucoma. This is a permanent role to suit someone who is wanting to get some flexibility in their work environment and keen to work at Counties Manukau District and gain fantastic clinical experience. As part of the Northern Region, there is an expectation to work across both Greenlane Clinical Centre and Manukau Health Park.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Ophthalmology department has excellent facilities and equipment. The service delivers a broad range of secondary care ophthalmology. You will be primarily based in our Ophthalmology Clinic in New Zealand's leading outpatient facility Manukau Health Park (MHP). From time to time, there may be sessions required to be undertaken across the Northern Region as we work towards a more regional approach. For more information on living and working in South Auckland, clickhere

About you

We seek candidates whose background, experience, or community service prepares them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Suitable applicants must have completed advanced medical training in Glaucoma Subspecialty and meet the essential requirements. Candidates must have a Glaucoma Fellowship or equivalent. Qualification of FRANZCO or equivalent qualification and have either current vocational ophthalmology registration with the Medical Council of NewZealand, or eligibility to apply for vocational registration in ophthalmology.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand |TeWhatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of NewZealand. 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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara @[e-mail]

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 2nd Oct2026.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.

Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga, Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.