Orthoptist, Ophthalmology Department

Full-time | permanent role | Salary as per PSA Allied Health MECA

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.

Are you a dedicated Orthoptist with a passion for patient-centred care and professional excellence? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Orthoptist to join our Ophthalmology team at Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland delivering high-quality orthoptic assessments and management across our diverse community.

What youll do:

Provide expert orthoptic assessments and tailored care for adult and paediatric patients.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Nurses and Technicians.
Lead and manage orthoptist-led clinics independently.
Support clinical education and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the delivery of regional services across Counties Manukau, and other Northern region sites.
What you bring:

A recognised Orthoptics qualification (IOA or associate member country).
Registration with NZ Orthoptics Society (NZOSI) required upon commencement of employment.
Minimum 2 years of post-registration experience.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
A commitment to cultural safety, patient rights, and service excellence.
Why join us?

Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team in one of New Zealands most diverse communities.
Ongoing professional development and research opportunities.
Work in a multidisciplinary setting with access to state-of-the-art equipment.
Contribute to the delivery of regional services across Counties Manukau, and other Northern region sites.
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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 17 December 2025. To apply please click apply now. To review the position description, please click here.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Reshma Amin at Reshma.Amin@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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

At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.