Optometry Technician - Ophthalmology Allied Health

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora’s Ophthalmology Department invites applications for an Ophthalmic Technician to support diagnostic testing and patient care across Auckland. Works in a busy, multi-site team with rostered shifts at major sites.

Permanent and fixed-term full-time positions are available. Training and support are provided; prior ophthalmic experience is not required, making it an accessible entry into healthcare within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work alongside patients of all ages and backgrounds.
• Flexibility and the ability to work well within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide ophthalmic diagnostic testing and technical assistance.
• Support across Auckland sites with rostered shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Working for Te Toka Tumai is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the health and well being of our Auckland Community! 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

The Ophthalmology Department looks after the eye health of both Te Toka Tumai and Waitematā patients we see over 110,000 patients each year across the Auckland region. You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that are passionate about providing patient centred care. The Ophthalmology team are very pleased to invite applications for an Ophthalmic Technician to join our extensive Ophthalmology team. We are open to all applicants, with or without Ophthalmic Technician experience.

What is an Ophthalmic Technician?

An Ophthalmic technician provides ophthalmic and technical assistance using a wide range of diagnostic equipment to test and assess patients eye conditions.

Where do Ophthalmic Technicians work?

This is a multi-sited role across the Auckland region with rostered shifts covering Monday to Sundays inclusive. We care for our patients from a number of sites across Auckland and are growing every year. For further details, please refer to theposition description.

About you:

What do you need to have to become an Ophthalmic Technician?

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work alongside patients of all ages and backgrounds
• Flexibility and the ability to work well within a team environment

If you thrive in a busy environment and are up for a new challenge this is a great way to start your career in healthcare. Previous experience in health care is helpful but not necessary, as we will provide training and support. We have permanent and fixed-term, full time positions available. If this role interests you, we would like to hear from you!

Working at Health New Zealand

We are Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Health New Zealand. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Childrens Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part ofHealth New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and nationallevels.

We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visitImmigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visafor more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)

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.

Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

In return, we can reward you with a competitive salary, at least five weeks annual leave and a unique and supportive working environment.