Ophthalmic Technician

CGR Services; Southland; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southland Hospital is seeking an Ophthalmic Technician for a permanent part-time position (0.4 FTE, 16 hours per week). The role involves photographic and technical support for the Ophthalmology Department, plus related administrative duties.

The salary ranges from $67,488 to $81,015 pro rata, with KiwiSaver contributions. Applicants should have a positive attitude, be open to new ways of working, and may need occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Level 4 certificate in Digital Photography required or be working towards this.
• Some ophthalmic field experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Be flexible with weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide photographic and technical support for the Ophthalmology Department.
• Perform visual field testing and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Ophthalmic experience

Can-do attitude

Team orientated

Flexible weekends

Education

Level 4 certificate in Digital Photography

Job description

Ophthalmic Technician New Zealand GovernmentSouthland, Southland, NZ

Ophthalmic Technician Southland Hospital 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

• 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.

If this sounds like you, then don't wait, get in touch today. 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.