Job Title

Ophthalmology Registrar

Overview

Join a supportive ophthalmology team in Wellington as an Ophthalmology Registrar and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care across a varied clinical service. This opportunity is suited to a motivated doctor who brings sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills and a commitment to safe, patient-focused practice.

You will work alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary colleagues, developing your ophthalmology capability while making a meaningful contribution to patients, families and the wider healthcare team.

About the Client & Why This Location

This Wellington-based opportunity offers the chance to work within a collaborative clinical environment focused on quality care, professional teamwork and positive patient outcomes. The role provides valuable exposure to ophthalmology practice in a busy healthcare setting, with opportunities to contribute to a service that supports the needs of its local community.

Wellington offers an appealing balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle. The city is known for its vibrant arts and cultural scene, excellent cafés and restaurants, waterfront setting and lively calendar of events. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy beaches, walking trails, reserves and scenic day trips across the wider region. Wellington is also a family-friendly city with convenient public transport, an international airport and links to other major centres, while the surrounding region offers easy access to nature, coastal communities and weekend adventures.

Required Skills & Essential Qualifications

• Ophthalmology clinical capability appropriate to registrar-level practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and patient-management skills.
• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, wh?nau and colleagues.
• Effective teamwork within multidisciplinary clinical environments.
• A consistent focus on patient safety, quality care and professional standards.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a busy healthcare setting.
• Must be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with ophthalmic assessment and clinical procedures.
• Familiarity with acute eye presentations and escalation pathways.
• Interest in audit, quality improvement or clinical teaching.
• Confidence working with electronic clinical systems.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and patient-centred care.

Preferred Experience

• Previous postgraduate clinical experience in ophthalmology or a related hospital service.
• Experience managing competing clinical priorities and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient or acute settings.
• Involvement in teaching, clinical audit or quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute positively to team culture and service delivery.

Other Requirements

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Flexibility to participate in rostered duties, including on-call work where required by the service.
• Completion of standard employment, identity, health and compliance checks.
• Ability to meet workplace health and safety requirements.
• Professional references covering recent clinical practice.

Bring your ophthalmology expertise to a rewarding Wellington opportunity—apply today and take the next step in your clinical career.