Ophthalmic Technician

JobSpace; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites an Ophthalmic Photographer to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department at Southland Hospital on a permanent part-time basis. The role focuses on photographic support, technical duties, and administrative services for the department.

You will perform visual field testing, work with advanced equipment, and collaborate with a friendly, supportive team to deliver efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Level 4 certificate in Digital Photography (or higher) required.
• Experience in ophthalmic imaging is advantageous.
• Flexibility to cover occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide photographic and technical support for the Ophthalmology Department.
• Perform visual field testing and support associated admin tasks.
• Utilise equipment and contribute to a friendly team environment.

Skills

Photography

Ophthalmic imaging

Visual field testing

Education

Level 4 certificate in Digital Photography

Job description

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Salary - $67,488 – $81,015 + Kiwisaver pro rata

Join us as we change the future of healthcare in Southern

0.4 FTE (16hrs per week) permanent opportunity

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

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Photographer to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department here at Southland Hospital on a permanent part-time basis.

The primary responsibility of the position is to provide photographic and technical support, as well as associated administrative services for the Ophthalmology Department.

You will be given the opportunity to utilise and develop a variety of technical proficiencies, and work with sophisticated technology in a friendly and supportive team environment. As an example, one your key duties will be performing visual field testing.

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Be open to new ways of working to provide patients with the most efficient and effective service.
• Hold a Level 4 certificate in Digital Photography (or higher) or be working towards this.
• Some experience within an ophthalmic field would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Be flexible in your availability as some occasional weekend work may be required

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.