Ophthalmology NT Registrar - Annual Recruitment 2026/2027 Year

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Ophthalmology Registrar at Waikato Hospital for the 2026/2027 year. Join a supportive team and gain valuable experience in a busy teaching hospital. The role offers a superb lifestyle in Hamilton, New Zealand, with outdoor activities and quality living. Apply online with your CV and references before the deadline.

Qualifications

• Prior experience not necessary but familiarity with slit lamp and intra-ocular pressure measurements is vital.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• First on-call for eye acutes within a month.
• Work in a supportive team at Waikato Hospital.

Skills

Familiarity with slit lamp

Intra-ocular pressure measurements

Education

PGY3 or equivalent

Job description

Ophthalmology NT Registrar - Annual Recruitment 2026/2027 Year

• Role: Ophthalmology Registrar, based at Waikato Hospital
• Have you completed PGY2 or equivalent? Are you ready for an exciting opportunity for 2026?
• Be a part of a busy but supportive team

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

Ophthalmology has Non-Training Registrar roles suitable for doctors interested in extending their experience in this speciality. Prior experience is not necessary, but familiarity with the slit lamp and taking intra-ocular pressure measurements is vital. Within a month, you will be expected to be first on-call for eye acutes.

The posts can be coordinated with the Greenlane Eye Department to gain six months of experience in Hamilton and six months in Auckland.

There will be a combined interview process for Auckland and Waikato, but you must apply to both regions if interested in opportunities at either DHB.

Apply online via this job listing. You will need to provide an up-to-date CV and references on the attached reference form for your application to be considered.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and the major tertiary referral center providing specialised and emergency healthcare for the Te Manawa Taki and Waikato area, with a catchment of approximately 1,007,000 people. It is the only major hospital in New Zealand offering all surgical specialties on one campus and is the main trauma hospital for the region.

Located in Hamilton city, the third largest city in North Island, 1½ hours south of Auckland, it offers a superb lifestyle and quality-of-life working environment. As the largest employer in Hamilton, it has a varied and approachable social network centered around the hospital. It is within easy reach of both West Coast surfing and East Coast leisure beaches. The Ruapehu Ski-fields are three hours away, with excellent opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, fishing, and biking in Waikato and across New Zealand.

About you

As an Ophthalmology Registrar, you will be:

• PGY3 or equivalent
• Experience in Plastics is a bonus but not required
• Eligible to work in New Zealand

How to Apply

To apply, click “Apply online” or visit our Waikato Careers website. All applications must be submitted through our online portal before 11:59 pm on 9 June 2025. If you have questions about the role, contact Karlien Bouwer at [e-mail].

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