Specialist ConsultantOphthalmology jobs in South Island

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Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Christchurch, South Island NZ
Available from 23 Nov 2026
Posted 17 days ago
Ophthalmologist / Medical Retina SMO | New Zealand Join a busy and progressive tertiary ophthalmology service and work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
We have fixed-term opportunities available for experienced Ophthalmologists, including a Medical Retina SMO position and a parental leave cover role.
These positions offer the chance to work across a broad range of ophthalmic services, including outpatient, inpatient, acute and surgical care, within a well-established specialist service.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
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Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Blenheim, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 27 Nov 2026
Posted a month ago
Locum cover is required from 5 October - 27 November 2026.
Position Details: Possibility of additional work in Nelson depending on skill set Flexible days  Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary

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Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Invercargill, South Island NZ
NOW ~ 14 Dec 2026
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required ASAP - ongoing.
Position Details: Any dates or periods of work considered.
Benefits: Travel and accommodation provided.
$2,000 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Nelson, South Island NZ
Available from 25 Jan 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Are you an Ophthalmologist looking for a permanent full time (80 hours a fortnight) About the Role You'll provide a full range of ophthalmology services, including outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, acute ophthalmology care, and participation in the on-call roster shared across the region.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred ophthalmic care and contribute to the continued development of our regional service.
The role also involves teaching and supervision of registrars and other junior clinical staff, as well as the opportunity to participate in service planning, innovation, and quality improvement activities.
$180,000 ~ $280,000Base salary
Locum

Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Dunedin, South Island NZ
29 Mar 2027 ~ 30 May 2027
Posted 2 months ago
Locum cover is required from 29 March - 30 May 2027.
Position Details: The ideal candidate will have expertise in paediatric strabismus, with a preference for those also experienced in adult complex strabismus surgery and iStent glaucoma procedures.
Competency in cataract surgery is also required.
$3,000 per dayBase salary
Permanent

Specialist Consultant - Ophthalmology

Nelson, South Island NZ
Start dates are flexible
Posted a year ago
Our client is advertising an opportunity for a Ophthalmology Fellow to permanently join their team at a Public hospital in New Zealand.
The ideal start date for this position is from 13 January 2026 - 13 January 2027.
$140,000 ~ $220,000Base salary
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