Medical Retina SMO | Christchurch Hospital, 12 Month Fixed Term

Join us on a fixed-term contract commencing February 2027, offering the opportunity to contribute your medical retina expertise within a specialist public hospital service.

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

As a Medical Retina SMO, you will provide specialist ophthalmology care with a focus on medical retina within the Christchurch Hospital service. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, contribute to high-quality patient care, and support the delivery of specialist ophthalmology services across Canterbury.

This 12 Month fixed-term position commencing February 2027, and would suit an ophthalmologist with an interest and experience in medical retina who is looking to contribute their expertise within a busy tertiary hospital environment.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Ophthalmology service at Christchurch Hospital provides specialist eye care for the Canterbury community and supports a broad range of ophthalmic services. You will work as part of a specialist clinical team committed to delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.

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About you

• As a Medical Retina SMO, you will bring relevant specialist ophthalmology experience and an interest or subspecialty expertise in medical retina.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• Specialist qualification and/or experience appropriate to an SMO role in Ophthalmology
• Relevant experience and demonstrated interest in medical retina
• A commitment to high-quality, patient-centred clinical care and effective multidisciplinary teamwork
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively within a tertiary hospital environment

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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

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