Ophthalmic Technician

New Zealand Government; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora's MidCentral Palmerston North Ophthalmology team seeks an Ophthalmic Technician to support vision testing before clinic appointments. You will work closely with patients and the ophthalmology team to ensure a positive, professional patient experience, while maintaining ophthalmic equipment and contributing to a busy clinic schedule.

No ophthalmology experience is required as full training will be provided; the role is ideal for someone keen to learn and grow

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, motivated and technically minded.
• Confident and comfortable interacting with patients.
• Strong communicator with a friendly, professional approach.
• Organised, reliable and committed to high standards.
• Keen to learn and contribute to a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vision testing and support patient assessments.
• Build positive relationships with patients through clear communication.
• Collaborate with the Ophthalmology team to support clinics.
• Maintain, clean and service ophthalmic equipment.

Skills

Technically minded

Patient interaction

Strong communicator

Organised & reliable

Eager to learn

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Ophthalmic Technician | Ophthalmology****MidCentral | Palmerston North Hospital****Permanent Full-Time****Be part of a team where your technical skills make a difference to patient care.**Are you technically minded, motivated and passionate about working with people? Join our friendly Ophthalmology Team at MidCentral, Palmerston North Hospital, and build a rewarding career supporting patients through their eye care journey.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 an Ophthalmic Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting the Ophthalmology team by completing vision testing before patients attend their clinic appointments.Working closely with patients and the wider Ophthalmology team, you'll help ensure patients receive a positive, professional experience throughout their care.Your responsibilities will include:* Conducting vision testing and supporting patient assessments.* Building positive relationships with patients through clear, compassionate communication.* Working collaboratively with the Ophthalmology team.* Maintaining, cleaning and ensuring the regular servicing of ophthalmic equipment.No previous ophthalmology experience? No problem! Full training in ophthalmology will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone eager to learn and develop new technical and clinical skills.**About you**We're looking for someone who is:* Enthusiastic, motivated and technically minded.* Confident and comfortable interacting with patients.* A strong communicator with a friendly, professional approach.* Organised, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards.* Keen to learn and contribute to a supportive team environment.**About the Location****Manawatū 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, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!**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**.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at [e-mail]>Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.*We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.**We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.* *MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve.* *Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral || Location: | Manawatu / Whanganui || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 18-Sep-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 09-Oct-2026 || Reference: | 1947888 || Attachment: | Ophthalmic Technician JD.pdf (PDF, 326KB)Job DescriptionOphthalmic Technician JD.pdf (PDF, 326KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | http://www.midcentraldhb.govt.nz |